Lyman Ward
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Lyman Ward has stayed a Canadian actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy accounts for the largest share of the work. There are 54 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. The film 'Independence Day' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' is a second title with real reach. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Lyman Ward
30 Movies
24 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Lyman Ward has stayed a Canadian actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy accounts for the largest share of the work. There are 54 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. The film 'Independence Day' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' is a second title with real reach. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Movies
Plays Secret Service Guy
Independence Day
1996
Plays Tom Bueller
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986
Plays Mr. Wyler
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
Plays Mr. Grady
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
1985
Plays John
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987
Plays Mr. Robertson
Sleepwalkers
1992
Plays Chief Gallo
The Beverly Hillbillies
1993
Plays Orderly
Coffy
1973
Plays Agent Williams, Justice Dept.
Moscow on the Hudson
1984
Plays Mr. Jenkins
Mikey
1992
Plays Morgan Crawford
Love Letters
1983
Plays Stan
In the Forest
2022
Plays Senator Kenworthy
Protocol
1984
Plays Chief Healy
The Taking of Beverly Hills
1991
Plays Emergency Room Doctor
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
1981
Plays Dick Danner
Young Lust: A Soap Opera
1984
Plays David Perkins
Creature
1985
Plays Real Estate Agent
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
1980
Plays Adam Bernardi
Milk and Honey
1988
Plays Dr. Harvard Jankowitz
Serial Killer
1995
Plays Leland
The Great Smokey Roadblock
1978
Plays Larry Driscoll
No Dessert, Dad, 'Til You Mow the Lawn
1994
Plays Dick Tratten
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
1987
Plays Maddox
The Force
1994
Plays John Harman
Riding the Edge
1989
Plays Jonah Slide
The Wrong Woman
1995
Plays Police Captain
2:13
2009
Plays Steven Hack
Perfect Victims
1988
Plays Dr. Rubin
Quiet Kill
2004
TV Shows
Plays Brian Chandler
First Monday
2002
Plays Ross Jones
The Siege at Ruby Ridge
1996
Plays Walter Ickes
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Frank Foley
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays John Willis
Family Ties
1982
Plays Commander Tucker
Night Court
1984
Plays Russell Forsyth
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Eisher
The A-Team
1983
Plays Arthur Richardson
Matlock
1986
Plays Mr. Carlson
Monk
2002
Plays Mr. Hayes
The Practice
1997
Plays Larry Jordan
Kojak
1973
Plays Ben Aidem
The Wonder Years
1988
Plays Roger Morris
JAG
1995
Plays Chuck
Dave's World
1993
Plays Clavius
Man from Atlantis
1977
Plays Pub Man
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Plays George Harrington
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
2005
Plays Harv Jetter
Barney Miller
1975
Plays Commissioner McKinney
She's the Sheriff
1987
Plays Moretti
Delphi Bureau
1972
Plays Dean Carl Spitzer
Transparent
2014
Plays Officer Harris
Police Story
1973
Plays Dick Tratten (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
In the Forest
Stan
2022
Film
Transparent
Dean Carl Spitzer · 1 episode
2014–
TV
2:13
Police Captain
2009
Film
Monk
Mr. Carlson · 1 episode
2007–2008
TV
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
George Harrington · 1 episode
2005–
TV
Quiet Kill
Dr. Rubin
2004
Film
First Monday
Brian Chandler · 13 episodes
2002–
TV
JAG
Roger Morris · 1 episode
2000–2001
TV
Not Another Teen Movie
Mr. Wyler
2001
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lyman Ward and where are they from?
Lyman Ward is 85 years old, born on June 21, 1941 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Lyman Ward?
Lyman Ward is best known for roles in Independence Day, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Not Another Teen Movie.
How many movies has Lyman Ward been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Lyman Ward has appeared in 30 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Lyman Ward's first movie?
The career of Lyman Ward began with Coffy (1973).
What is Lyman Ward's most recent movie or series?
Lyman Ward's most recent release is In the Forest, which premiered on January 28, 2022.
What TV shows has Lyman Ward appeared in?
On television, Lyman Ward has appeared in Monk, The Wonder Years, The A-Team, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
Lyman Ward
1941-06-21 · Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Lyman Ward (born June 21, 1941) is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in Creature (1984), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), and Milk and Honey (1988).