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David S. Ward
Writing
Born October 25, 1945 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Also known as Joaquin Montana · David Ward · David Schad Ward
Biography
David Schad Ward (born October 25, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his screenplays for the films The Sting (1973) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), winning for the former. He was also nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Writers Guild of America Awards. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1974
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1994 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1974 · nominated
Filmography16 titles

The Sting
1973Writer
1973Writer

Major League
1989Director, Writer
1989Director, Writer

Sleepless in Seattle
1993Screenplay
1993Screenplay

The Milagro Beanfield War
1988Screenplay
1988Screenplay

Flyboys
2006Screenplay
2006Screenplay

The Program
1993Director, Writer
1993Director, Writer

Down Periscope
1996Director
1996Director

Saving Grace
1986Writer
1986Writer

Cannery Row
1982Director, Writer
1982Director, Writer

Major League II
1994Characters, Director, Producer
1994Characters, Director, Producer

I'll Find You
2019Writer
2019Writer

King Ralph
1991Director, Screenplay
1991Director, Screenplay

Bloodwork
2012Producer
2012Producer

Steelyard Blues
1973Writer
1973Writer

Major League: Back to the Minors
1998Characters
1998Characters

The Sting II
1983Writer
1983Writer