David S. Ward

David S. Ward

Known for

Writing

Born

October 25, 1945 (age 80)

Birthplace

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Biography

David Schad Ward (born October 25, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his screenplays for the films The Sting (1973) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), winning for the former. He was also nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Writers Guild of America Awards.

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Best known work

The Sting
The Sting
1973
Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
Major League
Major League
1989
Flyboys
Flyboys
2006
Down Periscope
Down Periscope
1996
Major League II
Major League II
1994
King Ralph
King Ralph
1991
Major League: Back to the Minors
Major League: Back to the Minors
1998
The Program
The Program
1993
The Milagro Beanfield War
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988

Filmography

  1. 2019

    I'll Find You

    Writer

  2. 2014

  3. 2012

    Bloodwork

    Producer

  4. 2009

  5. 2006

    Flyboys

    Screenplay

  6. 2005

  7. 1998

  8. 1996

  9. 1994

    Major League II

    Director, Characters, Producer

  10. 1993

    The Program

    Director, Writer

  11. 1993

  12. 1991

    King Ralph

    Director, Writer

  13. 1989

    Major League

    Director, Writer

  14. 1988

  15. 1986

  16. 1983

  17. 1982

    Cannery Row

    Director, Writer

  18. 1973

    The Sting

    Writer

  19. 1973

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