David S. Ward

David Schad Ward (born October 25, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his screenplays for the films The Sting (1973) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), winning for the former. He was also nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Writers Guild of America Awards.

David S. Ward
Ward in 2014
Born
David Schad Ward

(1945-10-25) October 25, 1945
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Other namesDavid Ward
Alma mater
  • Pomona College
  • USC School of Cinematic Arts
  • UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • film director
Years active1973–present
Spouses
Christine Atwood
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(m. 1971; div. 1979)​
  • Rosanna DeSoto
    (m. 1980; div. unknown)
  • Marie-Louise White
Children2, including Sylvana
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