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Bill Ward

Bio: William Thomas Ward (born 5 May 1948) is an English musician and visual artist, best known as the original drummer of the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He also performed lead vocals on two Black Sabbath songs: "It's Alright" from the album Technical Ecstasy and "Swinging the Chain" from the album Never Say Die!
Born: Wed, May 05 1948
Birthplace: Aston, Birmingham, England, UK
Bill Ward is 77 years old
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Poster of Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary
Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary
Bill Ward was 76 in Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 2025
Poster of Dio: Dreamers Never Die
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
Bill Ward was 74 in Dio: Dreamers Never Die as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 2022
Poster of Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary
Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary
Bill Ward was 73 in Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 2022
Poster of Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary
Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary
Bill Ward was 73 in Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 2022
Poster of The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Bill Ward was 72 in The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 2020
Poster of The Doom Doc
The Doom Doc
Bill Ward was 69 in The Doom Doc as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 2017
Poster of The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo
The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo
Bill Ward was 66 in The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2014
Poster of Beware of Mr. Baker
Beware of Mr. Baker
Bill Ward was 64 in Beware of Mr. Baker as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2012
Poster of God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Bill Ward was 62 in God Bless Ozzy Osbourne as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of Black Sabbath - Paris 1970
Black Sabbath - Paris 1970
Bill Ward was 62 in Black Sabbath - Paris 1970 as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Bill Ward was 62 in Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 2010
Poster of Heavy Metal Britannia
Heavy Metal Britannia
Bill Ward was 61 in Heavy Metal Britannia as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 2010
Poster of Rockthology 2
Rockthology 2
Bill Ward was 56 in Rockthology 2
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2004
Poster of Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive
Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive
Bill Ward was 55 in Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992
Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992
Bill Ward was 54 in Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992 as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999
Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999
Bill Ward was 51 in Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999 as 'Drums'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1999
Poster of Black Sabbath: [1999] Seattle, Washington
Black Sabbath: [1999] Seattle, Washington
Bill Ward was 50 in Black Sabbath: [1999] Seattle, Washington as 'Drums'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of Black Sabbath: The Last Supper
Black Sabbath: The Last Supper
Bill Ward was 50 in Black Sabbath: The Last Supper as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Black Sabbath. River Plate Stadium Buenos Aries 1994
Black Sabbath. River Plate Stadium Buenos Aries 1994
Bill Ward was 46 in Black Sabbath. River Plate Stadium Buenos Aries 1994 as 'Drums'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 03 1994
Poster of Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
Bill Ward was 45 in Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
Movie Released: Tue, May 25 1993
Poster of Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One
Bill Ward was 44 in Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1992
Poster of Black Sabbath: Live Aid
Black Sabbath: Live Aid
Bill Ward was 37 in Black Sabbath: Live Aid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
Bill Ward was 37 in Live Aid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Black Sabbath: Never Say Die
Black Sabbath: Never Say Die
Bill Ward was 31 in Black Sabbath: Never Say Die as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno
Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno
Bill Ward was 28 in Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1976
Poster of Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Bill Ward was 27 in Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Black Sabbath: California Jam
Black Sabbath: California Jam
Bill Ward was 25 in Black Sabbath: California Jam
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1974
Poster of Black Sabbath: Live in Paris
Black Sabbath: Live in Paris
Bill Ward was 22 in Black Sabbath: Live in Paris as 'Self - Drums'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1970
Poster of Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1
Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1
Bill Ward was 22 in Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1 as 'Bill Ward'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1970
Poster of Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Bill Ward will be 77+ in Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Poster of Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
Bill Ward was 59+ in Seven Ages of Rock as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
Bill Ward was 48+ in Classic Albums as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Bill Ward was 29+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978