According to Celebrity Net Worth, Fred Ward was worth $3 million at the time of his death. Most of this, of course, came from his numerous acting roles over the years. In 1985, Ward brought to life the titular character in “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.” However, despite the film’s popularity, “Reno Williams” raked in less than $15 million, per Box Office Mojo, with Ward taking home a $250,000, according to The Richest.
The ’90s came with big bank for the actor, too, as The Richest reports that Ward received a $500,000 salary for his role in “Tremors” and $1 million for his stellar performance in “Henry & June.” The late ’90s and early 2000s, however, saw a decline in his earnings, with the outlet reporting a $540,000 and $10,000 salary for his roles in “Tremors II: Aftershocks” and “Masked and Anonymous” respectively.
Much like his paychecks were, Ward’s choices of roles were equally as diverse — something in which he took pride. “I look for change, a person that changes — he’s on a voyage,” he told The New York Times in 1990. Ward’s publicist, Ron Hofmann, echoed this in a statement to CNN. “The unique thing about Fred Ward is that you never knew where he was going to pop up, so unpredictable were his career choices.”
