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Roger Ward (born 1936) is an Australian actor who has had a considerable career in film and television, noted for "tough guy" roles in which he often did his own stunts.
Rodger Morris Ward (January 10, 1921 – July 5, 2004) was an American racing driver best known for his open-wheel career. He is generally regarded as one of the finest drivers of his generation, and is best known for winning two National Championships, and two Indianapolis 500s, both in 1959 and 1962.
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Aug 15, 2011 · Roger Ward talks about his novel The Set, which was adapted into a controversial film in 1970, and his views on the sexual revolution and the GLBTQ community in Australia. He also shares his experiences as a TV star and a cult movie icon.
- You helped popularise Australian TV and film. What were the key elements in your career that made this possible? Despite your gratifying comment, I have appeared in many forgettable films that never released and therefore could not denigrate my history.
- What was it like working with the celebrated Hugh Keays-Byrne (Stone and Mad Max)? Hugh jumped ship from a touring theatrical company in 1973 and infiltrated the local acting market.
- You wrote the novel ‘The Set’ in the 1960s, which was later turned into a film in 1970 (Australia’s first R-rated and LGBT film) – do you think the Industry and society were ready for it?
- Quentin Tarantino refers to you as “magnificent” in the documentary Not Quite Hollywood. What do you think struck Tarantino about your acting style and appearances in Ozploitation films?
Roger Ward is an Australian actor, writer and producer, best known for Mad Max (1979), Quigley Down Under (1990) and Bad Behaviour (2010). He was also a professional wrestler and appeared in several action and horror films.
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Jul 7, 2004 · Rodger Ward was one of the greatest drivers in Indianapolis 500 history, winning the race in 1959 and 1962. He also flew P-38s and B-17s in World War II, drove midgets and stock cars, and tested a rear-engine F1 car at Indy.
Apr 20, 2021 · Legendary Australian actor Roger Ward sits down with Glenn to discuss the iconic 1974 cult film STONE.
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