Bill Ward (actor)
| Bill Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 May 1967 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Alma mater | Bristol University |
| Occupation | Actor, photographer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website |
billwardphotography |
Bill Ward (born 5 May 1967) is an English actor. He is known for his soap opera roles as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale.
Early life
Ward was educated at Bristol University where he obtained a degree in Modern British History,[1] and worked as an advertising executive before beginning his professional acting career in 2000.[1]
Career
He acted widely in theatre and television, joining the cast of Coronation Street in 2003, portraying local builder Charlie Stubbs, until 2007 when his character was killed by Tracy Barlow after a domestic abuse storyline.[2] He made his second appearance in a major soap opera role as James Barton in Emmerdale beginning in 2013.[3] However, Ward announced in August 2016 that he is quitting the soap, his character killed off in October 2016. Outside acting, Ward is noted as a photographer.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jonathan Creek | Vernon Spools | |
| 2002 | In Deep | Policeman | |
| 2002 | Footballers' Wives | Mike Grainger | |
| 2002 | Rose and Maloney | Mikey | |
| 2003 | EastEnders | Mike Parker | |
| 2003 | Holby City | Patrick Sanders | |
| 2004 | Fallen | Sykes | |
| 2003–2007 | Coronation Street | Charlie Stubbs | 418 episodes |
| 2007 | Cold Blood | Paul Attwell | |
| 2008 | Midsomer Murders | Sam Nelms | |
| 2008 | Heartbeat | Mad Dan Neeley | |
| 2003/ 2008 | The Bill | Rob Towler / Charlie Phillips | |
| 2009 | Robin Hood | Rufus | |
| 2009 | Everything But the Ball | Geoff | |
| 2010 | Tangled | Nick Hobbes | |
| 2011 | The Great Ghost Rescue | Lord Alfred Seymour | |
| 2012 | Casualty | Vaughan Morrison | |
| 2012 | Crime Stories | Carl Thompson | |
| 2009 / 2012 | Doctors | Reverend Roderick McAllister / Larry Bryan | |
| 2013 | Silent Witness | Hearns | |
| 2013–2016 | Emmerdale | James Barton | 270 episodes |
References
- 1 2 "About Bill". Bill Ward Photography. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (4 April 2013). "Former 'Coronation Street' actor Bill Ward 'glad' about Charlie legacy". Digital Spy.
- ↑ Lloyd, Albertina (29 August 2013). "From the cobbles to the Dales: Coronation Street actor Bill Ward joins Emmerdale". The Independent.
- ↑ Whetstone, David (24 July 2013). "Ex-Corrie actor Bill Ward on his passion for photography". The Journal.
- ↑
- "Former Coronation Street star Bill Ward puts Manchester in the picture for his new photography exhibition". Manchester Evening News. 6 September 2012.
External links
- Bill Ward at the Internet Movie Database