Ronald Ward (5 April 1901 – 31 March 1978) was a

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actor who, alongside his stage work, appeared in more than twenty British films between 1931 and 1956. He was born in

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in 1901 as Ronald William Ward, and made his screen debut in the 1931 film ''

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''. One of his biggest roles was in the popular

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vehicle ''

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'' (1943), where he was effectively the male lead (although he was billed fourth), co-starring with Lynn and Patricia Roc. His final marriage was to the actress Betty Baskcomb; and he was father of photographer Michael Ward.

Partial filmography

* ''

'' (1931) - Ralph Ackroyd * ''

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'' (1933) - Eric Kingslake * '' Brides to Be'' (1934) - George Hutton * '' Girls Will Be Boys'' (1934) - Bernard * '' The Broken Rosary'' (1934) - Jack * '' The Passing of the Third Floor Back'' (1935) - Chris Penny * '' The Man Behind the Mask'' (1936) - Jimmy Slade * '' East Meets West'' (1936) - Neville Carter * '' Strange Experiment'' (1937) - Michael Waring * ''

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'' (1937) - Richards * '' Stardust'' (1938) - Eric Williams * ''

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'' (1938) - Jack Temperley * ''

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'' (1939) - (uncredited) * '' The Proud Valley'' (1940) - Sir John (uncredited) * '' Confidential Lady'' (1940) - John Canter * '' Turned Out Nice Again'' (1941) - Nelson * '' This England'' (1941) - Lord Clavely * ''

'' (1943) - Frank * ''

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'' (1943) - Rupert Chessman * ''

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'' (1943) - Carter * ''

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'' (1946) - Jack Danby * ''

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'' (1946) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' My Daughter Joy'' (1950) - Dr. Schindler * '' The Second Mrs. Tanqueray'' (1952) - Cayley Drummie * '' The Straw Man'' (1953) - Clay Rushlow (scenes deleted) * '' The Rainbow Jacket'' (1954) - Bernie Rudd * '' Aunt Clara'' (1954) - Cyril Mason * '' Lost'' (1956) - Military Man (uncredited) (final film role)

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* * 1901 births 1978 deaths English male stage actors English male film actors 20th-century English male actors Male actors from Eastbourne {{UK-film-actor-stub