Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

67 · Born: Sep 12, 1957

Known For

Dead Men Don't Wear PlaidDead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Peter RabbitPeter Rabbit
Against All OddsAgainst All Odds
FortressFortress

Personal Details

BornSep 12, 1957 Cornwell Manor, Cornwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Peter Alistair Ward
  • Claire Leonora Baring

Biography

Rachel Ward, a talented actress and director, entered this world on September 12, 1957, at Cornwell Manor, situated in the charming town of Cornwell, within the picturesque district of Chipping Norton, in the heart of Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

This accomplished artist gained widespread recognition for her captivating performances in numerous films and television shows, including the critically acclaimed mini-series "The Thorn Birds" (1983),the romantic thriller "Against All Odds" (1984),and the comedy-mystery film "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" (1982).

Beyond her impressive professional career, Rachel Ward has also built a life filled with love and family. On April 16, 1983, she exchanged vows with her devoted husband, Bryan Brown, and the couple has been blessed with three beautiful children.

Career

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2018
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit as Josephine Rabbit (voice)
{"id":108370,"title":"The Death and Life of Otto Bloom","year":"2016","character":"Ada","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-death-and-life-of-otto-bloom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108370.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
The Death and Life of Otto Bloom
The Death and Life of Otto Bloom as Ada
{"id":8877,"title":"Rain Shadow","year":2007,"character":"Kate McDonald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rain-shadow","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8877.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8877.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Rain Shadow
Rain Shadow as Kate McDonald
{"id":103832010,"title":"Blackbeard","year":2006,"character":"Sally Dunbar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blackbeard","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832010.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Blackbeard
Blackbeard as Sally Dunbar
{"id":153602,"title":"Johnson County War","year":"2002","character":"Queenie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/johnson-county-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153602.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153602.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Johnson County War
Johnson County War as Queenie
{"id":53366,"title":"Bobbie's Girl","year":"2002","character":"Roberta Langham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bobbies-girl-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53366.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53366.jpg"},"released":1}
Bobbie's Girl
Bobbie's Girl as Roberta Langham
{"id":103850883,"title":"Johnson County War","year":2002,"character":"Queenie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/johnson-county-war","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103850883.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103850883.jpg"},"released":1}
Johnson County War
Johnson County War as Queenie
{"id":27469,"title":"And Never Let Her Go","year":"2001","character":"Christine Sheve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-never-let-her-go","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27469.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
And Never Let Her Go
And Never Let Her Go as Christine Sheve
{"id":103850928,"title":"And Never Let Her Go","year":2001,"character":"Christine Sheve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/and-never-let-her-go","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103850928.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103850928.jpg"},"released":1}
And Never Let Her Go
And Never Let Her Go as Christine Sheve
{"id":54162,"title":"On the Beach","year":"2000","character":"Moira Davidson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-beach-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54162.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54162.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
On the Beach
On the Beach as Moira Davidson
{"id":215370,"title":"Seasons of Love","year":"1999","character":"Kate Linthorne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seasons-of-love-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215370.jpg"},"released":0}
1999
Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love as Kate Linthorne
{"id":79482,"title":"My Stepson, My Lover","year":"1997","character":"Caitlin Cory","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-stepson-my-lover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79482.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79482.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
My Stepson, My Lover
My Stepson, My Lover as Caitlin Cory
{"id":79584,"title":"Twisted Tales","year":"1996","character":"Sara (segment 'Third Party')","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twisted-tales-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79584.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79584.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Twisted Tales
Twisted Tales as Sara (segment 'Third Party')
{"id":172988,"title":"The Ascent","year":"1994","character":"Patricia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ascent-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172988.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172988.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
The Ascent
The Ascent as Patricia
{"id":8280,"title":"Wide Sargasso Sea","year":"1993","character":"Annette Cosway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wide-sargasso-sea","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8280.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8280.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Wide Sargasso Sea
Wide Sargasso Sea as Annette Cosway
{"id":158213,"title":"Double Obsession","year":"1992","character":"Grandmother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-obsession","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158213.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Double Obsession
Double Obsession as Grandmother
{"id":44599,"title":"Christopher Columbus: The Discovery","year":"1992","character":"Queen Isabella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christopher-columbus-the-discovery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44599.jpg"},"released":1}
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery as Queen Isabella
{"id":59171,"title":"Double Jeopardy","year":"1992","character":"Lisa Burns Donnelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-jeopardy-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59171.jpg"},"released":1}
Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy as Lisa Burns Donnelly
{"id":80003,"title":"Black Magic","year":"1992","character":"Lillian Blatman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-magic-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80003.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80003.jpg"},"released":1}
Black Magic
Black Magic as Lillian Blatman
{"id":154927,"title":"And the Sea Will Tell","year":"1991","character":"Jennifer Jenkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-the-sea-will-tell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154927.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
And the Sea Will Tell
And the Sea Will Tell as Jennifer Jenkins
{"id":8030,"title":"After Dark, My Sweet","year":"1990","character":"Fay Anderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/after-dark-my-sweet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8030.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
After Dark, My Sweet
After Dark, My Sweet as Fay Anderson
{"id":10118,"title":"How to Get Ahead in Advertising","year":"1989","character":"Julia Bagley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-get-ahead-in-advertising","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10118.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10118.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
How to Get Ahead in Advertising as Julia Bagley
{"id":160452,"title":"Shadow of the Cobra","year":"1989","character":"Chris Royston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadow-of-the-cobra","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160452.jpg"},"released":1}
Shadow of the Cobra
Shadow of the Cobra as Chris Royston
{"id":9689,"title":"Hotel Colonial","year":"1987","character":"Irene Costa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hotel-colonial","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9689.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Hotel Colonial
Hotel Colonial as Irene Costa
{"id":61508,"title":"The Good Wife","year":"1987","character":"Marge Hills","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61508.jpg"},"released":1}
The Good Wife
The Good Wife as Marge Hills
{"id":61807,"title":"Fortress","year":"1985","character":"Sally Jones","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fortress-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61807.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61807.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Fortress
Fortress as Sally Jones
{"id":6456,"title":"Against All Odds","year":"1984","character":"Jessie Wyler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/against-all-odds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60a09ibrd120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60a09ibrd120.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Against All Odds
Against All Odds as Jessie Wyler
{"id":26850,"title":"The Final Terror","year":"1983","character":"Margaret","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-final-terror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26850.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26850.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The Final Terror
The Final Terror as Margaret
{"id":9989,"title":"The Thorn Birds","year":1983,"character":"Meggie Cleary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-thorn-birds","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9989.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9989.jpg"},"released":1}
The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds as Meggie Cleary
{"id":6584,"title":"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid","year":"1982","character":"Juliet Forrest","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-men-dont-wear-plaid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6d50cog9e7m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6d50cog9e7m0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as Juliet Forrest
{"id":6236,"title":"Sharky's Machine","year":"1981","character":"Domino","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sharkys-machine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/11b29lkulcso.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/11b29lkulcso.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine as Domino
{"id":8422,"title":"Night School","year":"1981","character":"Eleanor Adjai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-school","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8422.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8422.jpg"},"released":1}
Night School
Night School as Eleanor Adjai
{"id":121389,"title":"Christmas Lilies of the Field","year":"1979","character":"Jenny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-lilies-of-the-field","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121389.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121389.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Christmas Lilies of the Field
Christmas Lilies of the Field as Jenny
{"id":242262,"title":"Rachel's Farm","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rachels-farm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_242262.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_242262.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Rachel's Farm
Rachel's Farm
{"id":242262,"title":"Rachel's Farm","year":"2023","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rachels-farm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_242262.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_242262.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Rachel's Farm
Rachel's Farm as Director
{"id":139213,"title":"Palm Beach","year":"2019","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/palm-beach","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_139213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_139213.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Palm Beach
Palm Beach as Director, Writer
{"id":33814,"title":"An Accidental Soldier","year":"2013","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-accidental-soldier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33814.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
An Accidental Soldier
An Accidental Soldier as Director
{"id":14223,"title":"Beautiful Kate","year":"2009","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beautiful-kate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62f8k2uoamq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62f8k2uoamq0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Beautiful Kate
Beautiful Kate as Director, Screenplay
{"id":268828,"title":"The Big House","year":"2001","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-house-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268828.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Big House
The Big House as Director, Writer