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Rachel Ward Biography

Birth Place:

Cornwell, Oxfordshire, England

Profession

Actor, director

Fast Facts

Her paternal grandfather was William Ward, the 3rd Earl of Dudley; her maternal grandfather was Giles Baring, a famous English cricket player
Dropped out of art school at 17 to begin modeling
Met husband Bryan Brown on the set of The Thorn Birds
Has lived in Australia since 1983
Became a member of the Order of Australia in 2005 for her charity work
Adapted and directed 2009's Beautiful Kate

2013AACTA Awards-Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy: nominated
2009Australian Film Institute Awards-Best Direction: nominated
2009Australian Film Institute Awards-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2001Australian Film Institute Awards-Best Short Fiction Film: winner
2001Australian Film Institute Awards-Best Screenplay in a Short Film: nominated
1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1982Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress: nominated