What is Bill Ward’s net worth?
Bill Ward is an English actor who has a net worth of $4 million. Bill Ward, not to be confused with British musician Bill Ward, is best known for his roles in the British television series Coronation Street and Emerald. He has had other notable roles in shows such as “Rose and Maloney”, “East Enders”, “Midsummer Murders”, “Bill” and “After Life”, among others. Additionally, Ward has worked on stage in several theater and West End productions.
Early life and education
Bill Ward was born on May 5, 1967 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. As a child, he went to Oundle School in Northamptonshire. For his higher education, Ward attended the University of Bristol, from which he obtained his degree in Modern British History.
career beginnings
Before starting his acting career, Ward worked as an advertising executive. He initially worked as an account manager, then became a senior strategist for some of the major advertising agencies in the UK. He then made his acting debut in the 1984 drama film Secret Places, based on the novel of the same name by Janis Elliott. In the film, about a German refugee girl in an English boarding school during World War II, Ward played the character of Mr. Watts.
The beginning of a television career
Ward made his television debut in 2001, playing Vernon Bowles in the mystery and crime drama series “Jonathan Creek”. The following year, he appeared in the two other crime series, “In Deep” and “Rose and Maloney”, as well as the dramas “Footballers’ Wives”. In 2003, Ward was featured in episodes of the TV series “EastEnders” and the medical drama “Holby City”. After that, he had a supporting role as Sykes in the two-part ITV crime drama “Fallen”.
Coronation Street Penetration
Ward began his breakout role in 2003 when he joined the television series Coronation Street on ITV. He played Charlie Stubbs, an unethical local builder who became the show’s main antagonist. His character included a heated relationship with landlady Shelley Unwin; vicious feud with ex-husband Peter Barlow; relationship with someone else’s girlfriend; and the attempted murder of a teenager, David Platt. In the end, Charlie’s reckless actions come back to bite him, as his abused ex-lover Tracy Barlow kills him in his exit story. Accordingly, Ward left Coronation Street in 2007, after appearing in 418 episodes.
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More TV career
After his time on “Coronation Street” Ward appeared in the ITV1 crime series “Cold Blood”. This was followed by a role in another crime drama, “Midsomer Murders”. Next, Ward played Mad Dan Neely in the popular drama series “Heartbeat”, based on the series of novels “Constable” penned by Nicholas Rea. He was also in multiple episodes of the police action series “The Bill”. In 2009, Ward appeared in the series “Robin Hood” and “Doctors”; He returned to “The Doctors” in 2012 to portray a different character. Also in 2012, Ward was featured in episodes of the medical drama “Victims” and the crime drama “Crime Stories”. The following year, he was in two episodes of another crime drama “Silent Witness”.
Ward played his next major role from 2013 to 2017 in the feature-length TV series “Emmerdale”. He played farmer James Barton, a single father whose relationship was strained with his estranged brother John. The character’s story included many romantic flirtations, betrayals and questions of paternity. James was eventually killed by falling on a car and causing a massive pileup. He later reappears as an apparition seen by his ex-wife Emma, whom he eventually welcomes into the afterlife after her suicide. Ward finished his stint on “Emmerdale” after being on 341 episodes. He didn’t return to the small screen until 2020, when he played Simon in the second season of the Netflix streaming series “After Life”. After that, Ward was featured in the episodes “Before We Die”, “Victim” and “Vera”.
professional stage
On stage, Ward appeared in West End productions of the musicals “Spamalot”, “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” and “Million Dollar Quartet”. He has also toured the UK with shows such as “The Glee Club”, “Legally Blonde”, “Look Back in Anger” and “Shakespeare in Love”.
career movie
In addition to his first film, 1984’s Secret Places, Ward appeared in the 2011 fantasy horror film The Great Ghost Rescue. Based on the novel by Eva Ibbotson, the film also features Emma Fielding, Georgia Grom, Otto Farrant, Stephen Churchet, and Kevin McKidd, among others. Among his other films are “Dark Reflection” and “Elle Rose”.
Photography
Besides acting, Ward is known as an avid landscape photographer. He is self-taught, and his work has been featured in numerous magazines, books, advertisements, and newspapers. Ward has also shown his photographs at places such as the Royal Exchange Theatre. Wendy J. Levy Gallery; red gallery; Webs Fine Art Gallery; and Louise Janetta Studio. Furthermore, he has a permanent collection in the Mick Oxley Gallery. On the business side of things, Ward has served as a brand ambassador for Pentax and Ricoh cameras.
