Richard Ward Biography
Richard Ward, (March 15, 1915 – July 1, 1979) was a gravel-voiced African American actor on the stage, television, and in films, from 1949 until his death. Though best known through his TV appearances late in life, both in sitcoms and police procedurals, Ward also had an extensive film resume and a distinguished stage career, one of the highlights of the latter being his portrayal of Willy Loman in the 1972 production of Death of a Salesman, staged in Baltimore's Center Stage (the first African American production of Arthur Miller's signature opus, produced with the playwright's blessing); Ward's own favorite among his theatrical vehicles was Ceremonies in Dark Old Men.
Show More
Richard Ward Movies
Richard Ward TV Shows
Richard Ward Quotes
Family Reflections on Special Moments
Grandmother: [reading letter from Navin]
My dear family, Guess what? Today I found out what my special purpose is for. Gosh what a great time I had. I wish my whole family could have been here with me. Maybe some other time as I intend to do this a lot. Every chance I get. I think next week I'll be able to send some more money as I may have extra work. My friend Patty promised me a blow job. Your loving son, Navin." And he's got the kisses here.
Father:
That Patty must be a sweet girl.
Mother:
God bless her.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Lessons on Trust and Work Ethic
Mother:
And remember: the Lord loves a working man!
Navin R. Johnson:
The Lord loves a working man.
Father:
And son, don't never ever trust whitey.
Navin:
Don't trust whitey. The Lord loves a working man. Don't trust whitey.
Mother:
Oh, baby.
Navin:
Daddy. Pierre. Come here. Don't you forget to grow up now.
Elvira Johnson:
Send me a picture, a picture! And I'll call you later! Don't forget, Navie!
Father:
Okay, okay. Let the boy go.
Elvira:
Bye.
Father:
We got work to do.
Mother:
And I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Navin:
I will, Ma. I know it's out there.
Taj:
It's out there all right, and if you catch it see a doctor and get rid of it.
Navin:
See a doctor and get rid of it.
Taj:
Good luck.
Navin:
The Lord loves a working man. Don't trust whitey. See a doctor and get rid of it.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
