Sherwood Ball, the eldest son of Ernie Ball, renowned for his esteemed guitar strings and accessories, has led a multifaceted career in both acting and music. His great-grandfather, Ernest R. Ball, was a prominent figure in the music industry, co-founding the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and penning iconic songs like "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" and "Let the Rest of the World Go By".
Growing up in an environment that fostered artistic expression, Sherwood has consistently explored both acting and music throughout his life. At the tender age of 14, he won the "Best Humorous Scene" award at UCLA for his portrayal of Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid", and has since acted in over 60 national commercials.
As a singer-songwriter, Sherwood has enjoyed significant success in the USA, Japan, and Scandinavia, and has also established himself as a sought-after session singer and guitarist. For two decades, he was one of the top three male soloist studio singers in Los Angeles, providing vocals for television, film, and commercials. His extensive credits include singing in films like "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper", "Demolition Man", "Wayne's World", "Let It Ride", and "Always".
Earlier in his career, Sherwood toured and played lead guitar and vocals with notable acts like Three Dog Night, Etta James, Jackson Browne, Joe Walsh, Stephen Stills, and Bonnie Raitt. He held the long-term position as The Voice of Toyota, announcing from 1985 to 2005, before relocating to the Big Island of Hawaii.
Prior to his move to Hawaii, Sherwood's interest in film led him to direct, produce, edit, score, and create computer motion graphics for five films, including the feature-length documentary "The Osage Tribal Murders". He has recently returned to Los Angeles to record his upcoming soulful big band CD with the Les Hooper band.
