Howard Ward
Known For: Acting
Biography
Howard has taken leading roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Royal Exchange Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre, The Almeida, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Hampstead and Headlong. Howard’s versatility means he is used for a huge variety of voice projects from cartoons to documentaries. Howard has been in the original cast of Warhorse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, and Oslo, all which originated at the National Theatre, and then transferred to the West End. He was also in the original cast of the multi award winning musical London Road at the National Theatre which was subsequently made into a movie. He has worked extensively on television, playing Sergeant Willis for two series of Downton Abbey, the Mayor of Weatherfield in Coronation Street, several appearances on EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, and Doctors. He appeared opposite Martin Clunes in Manhunt, as well as roles in Midsomer Murders and Little Boy Blue. Howard has appeared in over 50 productions for BBC Radio including two guest appearances on The Archers, and has produced 2 x 90 minute plays for Radio 4 including the Sony award nominated, The Taxman. He is a regular voice over on TV and radio, having fronted many campaigns including a Nike commercial, which was awarded second place in Campaign magazine’s top ten radio ads. He voiced one of the main characters in the children’s animated series, Underground Ernie (starring Gary Lineker) and he has narrated several series for National Geographic, Discovery Channel and Channel 4.
Filmography
2023
- Bodies as Banker
2022
- Andor as Bodega Vendor
- Grenfell: Scenes from the Inquiry
2018
- The Children Act as Roy Whiting
- The Winter's Tale - Live at Shakespeare's Globe as Antigonus
2017
- Little Boy Blue as Defence Barrister
2015
- Lady Chatterley's Lover as Betts
- London Road as Terry
2013
- Father Brown as Mayor Anthony Wood
2012
- National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time as Reverend Peters/Rhodri/Uncle Terry/Voice Four/Ensemble
2011
- Comedy Blaps as Garrow
2010
- Downton Abbey as Sergeant Willis
2008
- The Broken as Jim
- The Hide
2007
- Cashback as Football Referee
2005
- The Government Inspector as Mark Ridsdale
2003
- Murder Investigation Team as DS Jim Daws
- Unconditional Love as Mike Farley
2001
- Left Turn as Policeman 1
2000
- This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper as Det Supt John Stainthorpe
1997
- Midsomer Murders as Niall Colebrooke
1993
- Peak Practice as Sgt Eddie Williams
1992
- Heartbeat as Eric Grey
1986
- Casualty as Don Kearn
1979
- Minder as Mark
1978
- All Creatures Great and Small as Geoffrey Rayner