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Public records list Zack Ward as a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. Born on August 31, 1970, Zack Ward is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. That works out to 55 years old in 2026.
My Take
For me, Zack Ward will always be that kid with the yellow eyes and coonskin cap in A Christmas Story. Scut Farkus is such an indelible bully that it'd be easy to assume the role boxed him in, but I find his actual run far more interesting. Bouncing through 80s and 90s television films before landing the steady Dave Scoville gig on Titus shows the kind of grind I respect: he never became a household name, yet he kept working, and even moved into screenwriting and voice work. That blend of recognizable face and quiet persistence is exactly the sort of career I'm drawn to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zack Ward
- Name (Japanese)
- ザック・ウォード
- Reading
- ざっく・うぉーど
- Born
- August 31, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / screenwriter / voice actor
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zack Ward born?
Born August 31, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Zack Ward from?
Zack Ward is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What does Zack Ward do?
Zack Ward works as actor, film actor, television actor, screenwriter, voice actor.
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