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Blackjack Ward(1891-1954)

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Blackjack Ward
Blackjack Ward was born on 3 May 1891 in Franklin, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Texas Stampede (1939), Rainbow Riders (1934) and Lighting Bill (1934). He was married to Madeline J.. He died on 29 April 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMay 3, 1891
DiedApril 29, 1954(62)
BornMay 3, 1891
DiedApril 29, 1954(62)
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Known for

Iris Meredith, Sons of the Pioneers, and Charles Starrett in Texas Stampede (1939)
Texas Stampede
  • Abe Avery
  • 1939
Ben Corbett and Jack Perrin in Rainbow Riders (1934)
Rainbow Riders
Short
  • Texarkana Pete - aka The Candy Killer(as Jack Ward)
  • 1934
Jay Wilsey in Lighting Bill (1934)
Lighting Bill
3.5
  • Red - Cowhand(as Jack Ward)
  • 1934
Rex Lease, Bobby Nelson, Eddie Parker, and Ann Carroll in The Ghost Rider (1935)
The Ghost Rider
5.2
  • Chalky(as Jack Ward)
  • 1935

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  • John Russell, Arleen Whelan, and Charles Winninger in The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
    The Sun Shines Bright
    6.9
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • Hopalong Cassidy (1952)
    Hopalong Cassidy
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • Randolph Scott and Lucille Norman in Carson City (1952)
    Carson City
    6.4
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, and Broderick Crawford in Lone Star (1952)
    Lone Star
    6.2
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • Randolph Scott, Ellen Drew, Joan Leslie, and Richard Rober in Man in the Saddle (1951)
    Man in the Saddle
    6.3
    • Skull Ranch Hand (uncredited)
    • 1951
  • Gene Autry, Gail Davis, and Champion in Valley of Fire (1951)
    Valley of Fire
    5.8
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1951
  • Gary Cooper and Ruth Roman in Dallas (1950)
    Dallas
    6.2
    • Henchman (uncredited)
    • 1950
  • Hedy Lamarr, Ray Milland, and Macdonald Carey in Copper Canyon (1950)
    Copper Canyon
    6.2
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1950
  • Randolph Scott, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Anne Jeffreys, Madge Meredith, and Robert Ryan in Trail Street (1947)
    Trail Street
    6.3
    • Henchman (uncredited)
    • 1947
  • Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, George 'Gabby' Hayes, and Trigger in Roll on Texas Moon (1946)
    Roll on Texas Moon
    5.9
    • Cattleman (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • Marjorie Riordan and Gilbert Roland in South of Monterey (1946)
    South of Monterey
    5.9
    • Cisco Rider (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • Bud Geary, Helen Talbot, Larry Thompson, and Anthony Warde in King of the Forest Rangers (1946)
    King of the Forest Rangers
    7.1
    • Barfly (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • Armida, Martin Garralaga, and Duncan Renaldo in South of the Rio Grande (1945)
    South of the Rio Grande
    5.9
    • Cantina Barfly (uncredited)
    • 1945
  • Audrey Long, Richard Martin, and James Warren in Wanderer of the Wasteland (1945)
    Wanderer of the Wasteland
    6.2
    • Barfly (uncredited)
    • 1945
  • William Boyd and Victor Jory in Colt Comrades (1943)
    Colt Comrades
    6.4
    • Vigilante (uncredited)
    • 1943

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Jack Ward
  • Born
    • May 3, 1891
    • Franklin, Louisiana, USA
  • Died
    • April 29, 1954
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cerebral thrombosis)
  • Spouse
    • Madeline J.(his death)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Shot John Tyke to death on 1/23/40. On 7/18/40 the Los Angeles District Attorney ruled Tyke's killing was in self-defense and moved to dismiss all charges against Ward.
  • Nicknames
    • Blackjack
    • Black Jack
    • Jack Ward

FAQ

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  • When did Blackjack Ward die?
    April 29, 1954
  • How did Blackjack Ward die?
    Cerebral thrombosis
  • How old was Blackjack Ward when he died?
    62 years old
  • Where did Blackjack Ward die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Blackjack Ward born?
    May 3, 1891

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