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Also known as J. Troplong Ward, Joseph Ward Cohen, Jr, Joseph Ward, Joseph Troplong Ward

American television producer (1920–1989)

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Jay Ward (1920–1989) was an American animator, television producer, screenwriter, and film producer. Born in San Francisco and educated at Harvard University, Harvard Business School, and the University of California, Berkeley, he served in the United States Air Force during World War II. His professional career began in 1942, and he resided in Berkeley. Ward is recognized for works including *Black Mythology*, *Shotgun Preacher*, *Rocky & Bullwinkle & friends*, and *Fractured Fairy Tales*.

Ward received the Inkpot Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His works are held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. He died of kidney cancer in Los Angeles, specifically in West Hollywood, and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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Works
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Top works

  • Black Mythology
  • Shotgun Preacher
  • Rocky & Bullwinkle & friends
  • Fractured Fairy Tales

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Joseph
Family name
Ward
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
San Francisco
Place of death
West Hollywood
Occupation
screenwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Conflict
World War II
Residence
Berkeley
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date of birth
1920-09-20
date of death
1989-10-12
cause of death
kidney cancer
manner of death
natural causes
start of work period
1942-00-00
has works in the collection
Museum of Modern Art
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