Sandy Ward

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Sandy Ward
Born
Sandy Brown

(1926-07-12)July 12, 1926
Alamosa, Colorado, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 2005(2005-03-06) (aged 78)
Orange County, California, U.S.
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1967–2003
Spouse(s)Irene Krinsky-Ward[1]
Children2[1]

Sandy Brown (July 12, 1926 – March 6, 2005) was an American film and television actor.[2] He was perhaps best known for playing the recurring role of "Logger Pete" on 11 episodes of the American sitcom television series Malcolm in the Middle.[1][3]

Life and career[]

Ward was born in Alamosa, Colorado. He began his career in 1967, first appearing in the crime drama television series Ironside.[3] Later in his career, Ward guest-starred in television programs, including, JAG, The Six Million Dollar Man, The F.B.I., The Rockford Files, Cagney & Lacey, Hill Street Blues, Trapper John, M.D., St. Elsewhere, Jake and the Fatman, Murder, She Wrote, Simon & Simon, Hart to Hart, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, The Fall Guy, Hardcastle and McCormick, The A-Team, The Dukes of Hazzard, Family Ties, The Greatest American Hero and Night Court.[3]

In his film career, Ward co-starred in the 1971 film The Velvet Vampire,[3] where he played the role of "Amos". He then played the role of "Detective Grunberger" in the 1975 film The Hindenburg.[4] Ward appeared in films, such as, Being There, Cornbread, Earl and Me, Earthquake, Wholly Moses!, Movers & Shakers, Switchback, Executive Action, Terminal Island, The Rose, Lightning Jack, The Onion Field, Delta Force 3: The Killing Game, Under Siege and Airplane II: The Sequel.[3] He played the role of "Colonel Maxwell" in the 1982 film Some Kind of Hero,[5] with also playing the role of "Sistrunk" in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.[3]

In 1983, Ward played the role of "Sheriff George Bannerman" in the film Cujo, in which he was the local sheriff who arrives at the mechanics house.[6] He is killed by Cujo in the film, in which he later survived from it.[6] Ward co-starred in playing the role of "General Hubik" in the 1984 film Tank. He played the role of "Jeb Ames" for five episodes in the soap opera television series Dallas.[3] After that, Ward played the role of "Detective Roy Banks" in The Bold and the Beautiful. He starred in the 1990 film Blue Desert, where he played the role of "Walter".[7] Ward also played the role of "Quentin" in the 2000 film The Perfect Storm.[1] His final credit was from 2003 film Finding Home.[3]

Ward played the role of "Hank" in the short film Hank & Edgar.[1] He then played the recurring role of "Logger Pete" in the sitcom television series Malcolm in the Middle, with also playing the role of "Pop Lazzari" in Seinfeld.[3]

Death[]

Ward died in March 2005 in Orange County, California, at the age of 78.[1][3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Sandy Ward: Respected Character Actor over 50 years". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. March 20, 2005. p. 187. Retrieved January 16, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. ^ "Quiet! On The Set". The Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. July 10, 1980. p. 15. Retrieved January 16, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lentz, Harris (May 4, 2006). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2005. McFarland. p. 283. ISBN 9780786424894 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ McGee, Marty (June 8, 2015). Encyclopedia of Motion Picture Sound. McFarland. p. 120. ISBN 9781476609706 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Parish, James (1992). Prostitution in Hollywood Films: Plots, Critiques, Casts, and Credits for 389 Theatrical and Made-for-television Releases. McFarland. p. 410. ISBN 9780899506777 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ a b Wood, Rocky (February 10, 2017). Stephen King: A Literary Companion. McFarland. p. 84. ISBN 9780786485468 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Stanley, John (2000). Creature Features: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide. Berkley Boulevard Books. p. 61. ISBN 9780425175170 – via Google Books.

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