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B. J. Ward (actress)

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B. J. Ward
Born
Betty Jean Ward

(1944-09-16) September 16, 1944 (age 80)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, voice actress, singer
Years active1960–present
AgentSBV Talent Agency
Spouse(s)Donald Trenner (m. ?-?; divorced)
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(m. 1995)​

Betty Jean Ward (born September 16, 1944), professionally known as B. J. Ward, is an American actress, voice actress and singer. She is the creator and star of Stand-Up Opera, a musical one-woman show, as well as being a licensed aviator.

Personal life

Betty Jean Ward was born in Wilmington, Delaware, but grew up in New York City.

Ward is married to director Gordon Hunt. She is actress Helen Hunt's stepmother.

Acting career

Early career

She made her debut on the stage in 1960, in the original off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, where she was an understudy for the role of Luisa/the Girl. B.J. Ward had gotten the part by calling the producer of the show.[1]

She toured with the Groundlings for a short while before starting her voice over career on Hanna-Barbera's Jana of the Jungle in 1978.

Voice acting career

Ward is best known as a voice actress. Her animation voice credits include:

Live-action career

In 1985, she made a rare film appearance in the TV movie Malice in Wonderland alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Jane Alexander.

Ward has also guest-starred on television series such as Frasier, ER and In-Laws.

Video game career

She has also done voices for video games, including:

Other acting and singing work

In addition, she has also done voiceovers for theme parks, including:

Television

Filmography

Video Games

References

  1. ^ Don Heckman (March 13, 1987). "B.J. Ward: She Talks A Good Show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ Capcom (2004-04-27). Onimusha 3: Demon Siege. Scene: Closing credits, 0:45 in, cast.
Preceded by
Christina Lange
 Velma Dinkley voice
1997–2002 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Constance Cawlfield (1984-1985)
 Actress to voice Wonder Woman
1985-1986 		Succeeded by
Mary McDonald-Lewis (1988)
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