Fred Ward, , ‘Tremors’ Star, , Dead at 79.<br />Actor Fred Ward, <br />who starred in films such as 'Tremors' <br />and 'The Right Stuff,' has died at the age of 79.<br />Actor Fred Ward, <br />who starred in films such as 'Tremors' <br />and 'The Right Stuff,' has died at the age of 79.<br />Ward was also known for roles in <br />'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins' <br />and 'Miami Blues.'.<br />'Variety' reports that Ward<br />was born in San Diego, California.<br />After serving a three-year <br />stint in the Air Force, he <br />developed an interest in acting.<br />Ward went on to study acting <br />at the Herbert Berghof <br />Studio in New York. .<br />He then traveled to Europe <br />where he found work dubbing <br />Italian films into English.<br />The 1973 miniseries, 'The Age of Medici,' <br />served as Ward's screen debut.<br />He also had a recurring guest spot on NBC's 'ER' <br />as well as appearances in series that included <br />'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Leverage' and 'United States of Tara.'.<br />He also had a recurring guest spot on NBC's 'ER' <br />as well as appearances in series that included <br />'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Leverage' and 'United States of Tara.'.<br />In 2009, the actor played President Ronald Reagan in the Cold War espionage thriller, 'Farewell.'.<br />His most recent appearance was in the second season of HBO's 'True Detective' as Eddie Velcoro. .<br />His most recent appearance was in the second season of HBO's 'True Detective' as Eddie Velcoro. .<br />'Variety' reports that Ward is survived by his wife, Marie-France Ward, and his son, Django Ward.<br />'Variety' reports that Ward is survived by his wife, Marie-France Ward, and his son, Django Ward
