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Zack Ward Biography

Birth Name:Zack Ward

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, Assistant director, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • For the 30th anniversary of "A Christmas Story" in 2013, he hosted an Indiegogo campaign called Bullyproof to raise money for bullying prevention and after school programs
  • Is the son of actress Pam Hyatt
  • Also performs motion capture and voice-over work for video games
  • Co-founded the production company Grit Film Works in 2014
  • Best known for his role in the film "A Christmas Story․"
  • Was originally cast as the main character's friend in "A Christmas Story," but the director decided to make him the film's bully due to his height
  • Has served as CEO of The Global Sports Financial Exchange

Awards

  • 2004Angel Film Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2018Bronze Telly-Best Film: winner