His first major role came in the 1979 Clint Eastwood film 'Escape from Alcatraz ' soon after, he played an accidental time traveler in the 1982 film 'Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann.' Actor Fred Ward and his wife Marie France arrive at the premiere screening of '10.5' on Apat Laemmles Monica Theater in Santa Monica, California. Larry Keith, whose long stage career began with several small roles in the original production of My Fair Lady and included several other Broadway musicals. Once his acting career began, he became known for the versatility of his roles, the biography said, whether as a cop or an author of erotic stories in 'Henry & June' - the world's first NC-17 movie. Homolka, who had lived in New York City for about 15 years, decided to move to Sussex about 12 years ago because he decided he had had enough of city life. Air Force, and also worked as a short-order cook, a boxer and a lumberjack in Alaska. Actor Johnny Crawford, known for his role as Mark McCain as a child actor on 'The Rifleman,' has died.He was 75. Ward's cause of death was not released.īefore Ward's film career began in the early 1970s, he held several other titles, according to a biography from his publicist: He served three years in the U.S. He was beloved and will never be forgotten. The actor died Friday morning at an assisted living. Acclaimed actor Fred Ward, best known for his roles in films like 'The Right Stuff,' 'Tremors' and 'Escape From Alcatraz,' died Sunday at age 79, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. dead at 79 By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Updated 11:32 PM EDT, Fri JLink. Tony Sirico, who portrayed an aging and wisecracking gangster on the HBO hit show The Sopranos, has died, his manager said. Acclaimed actor Fred Ward, best known for his roles in films like 'The Right Stuff,' 'Tremors' and 'Escape From Alcatraz,' died Sunday at age 79, his publicist confirmed to CBS News.

Actor dies today at 79