Simon Ward
Biography
Simon Ward was an English stage and film actor. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Beckenham, Kent, England, UK. Ward is known for his performance as Winston Churchill in the 1972 film Young Winston. He also appeared in other screen roles, including those of Sir Monty Everard in Judge John Deed and Bishop Gardiner in The Tudors. Ward's acting credits include 61 known roles. He passed away on July 20, 2012, at the age of 70.
Career overview
Simon Ward was an English stage and film actor. He was known for his performance in the 1972 film Young Winston, where he portrayed Winston Churchill. Ward's acting career spanned multiple screen roles, including those of notable historical figures.
Ward's screen presence extended to television, where he played significant roles in notable series. He portrayed Sir Monty Everard in Judge John Deed and Bishop Gardiner in The Tudors. These performances showcased his range as an actor and his ability to take on diverse roles.
Throughout his career, Simon Ward accumulated a total of 61 known credits. His work in film and television demonstrated his dedication to his craft and his ability to adapt to various roles. Ward's performances left a lasting impact on the screen, with his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Young Winston being particularly notable.
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- The Tudors (2007) as Bishop Gardiner
- The Tudors (2007) as Bishop Stephen Gardiner
- Judge John Deed (2001) as Sir Monty Everard
- Judge John Deed (2001) as Sir Joseph Channing
- Nightshade (1995) as Peter Brady
- Liberation (1994) as Winston Churchill
- Heartbeat (1992) as Maxwell Hamilton
- Wuthering Heights (1992) as Mr. Linton
- Double X: The Name of the Game (1992) as Edward Ross
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Flannigan
- A Taste for Death (1988) as Stephen Lampart
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Will Harvey
- Lovejoy (1986) as Edward Brooksby
- Supergirl: The Making of the Movie (1985) as Self
- The Corsican Brothers (1985) as Duc Dechateau-Renaud
- Leave All Fair (1985) as young John
- Supergirl (1984) as Zor-El
- An Inspector Calls (1984) as Gerald Croft
- L'Étincelle (1984) as Mike
- An Inspector Calls (1982) as Gerald Croft
- The Monster Club (1981) as George, Angela's Boyfriend
- Diamonds (1981) as Bernard de Haan
- The Rear Column (1980) as Ward
- Dominique (1980) as Tony Calvert
- Zulu Dawn (1979) as Lt. Vereker
- La Sabina (1979) as Philip
- The Last Giraffe (1979) as Jock Leslie-Melville
- The Four Feathers (1978) as William Trench
- Holocaust 2000 (1977) as Angel Caine
- The Standard (1977) as Fähnrich Herbert Menis
- Aces High (1976) as Lt. Crawford
- Valley Forge (1975) as Maj. Andre
- Deadly Strangers (1975) as Stephen Slade
- All Creatures Great and Small (1975) as James Herriot
- Children of Rage (1975) as Yaacov
- The Breakthrough (1975) as Saunders
- Playhouse (1974) as Saunders
- The Four Musketeers (1974) as Duke of Buckingham
- Dracula (1974) as Arthur
- The Three Musketeers (1973) as Duke of Buckingham
- Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) as Hauptmann Hoffmann
- William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare (1973) as Various
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Various Roles
- Young Winston (1972) as Winston Churchill
- No Exit (1972) as Mark Gray
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Quest for Love (1971) as Jeremy
- £60 Single, £100 Return (1971) as Pete
- The Misfit (1970) as Ted Allenby-Johnson
- The Roads to Freedom (1970) as Philippe
- I Start Counting (1970) as Conductor
- The Black Tulip (1970) as Cornelius Van Bearle
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) as Dr. Karl Holst
- if.... (1968) as Schoolboy (uncredited)
- Spoiled (1968) as Donald Clenham
- Calf Love (1966) as John
- The World of Wooster (1965) as Eustace
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as John Hardie
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Donald Clenham
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Dick Jervis
- Thursday Theatre (1964) as Tom Cherry
- Bloomsday (1964) as Stephen Dedalus
- Festival (1963) as Stephen Dedalus
- An Age of Kings (1960)