Dave Ward (voice actor)

Dave Ward
Dave Ward
Born	14 January 1957; Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality	Scottish, Canadian
Other names	David "Squatch" Ward; Dave "Squatch" Ward; David Ward;
Occupation	Voice actor; Singer; Musician;
Years active	1980–present
Spouse(s)	Lisa Ward (????–present)

David Ward (born 14 January 1957), commonly known as Dave "Squatch" Ward or David "Squatch" Ward, is a Scottish-born Canadian voice actor, singer, and musician who has played roles in television and movies. His most popular starring roles have been on Dragon Ball, Aldo in Sitting Ducks, Gundam Wing, and the live-action role of Ned Bell in So Weird.

Early life

David Ward was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 14 January 1957.[1] He moved to Canada with his family at the age of 3.

After doing most schooling in Toronto, Ward became a carpenter and moved out west. Eventually, he joined the hotel business and later becoming the owner of his own hotel.

Career

Ward got started in the entertainment business by becoming a stand-up comedian and performed in comedy clubs. His time came one night when a popular act failed to show and he was the only one to perform in front of a full audience, becoming a success. Three months later he quit his business and went on a comedy tour for 4 years.

Around the early 90s, he was approached by a talent agent who encouraged him to audition for television shows and movies shot in Vancouver. This landed him in numerous films and shows. Ward has also played roles in animated films in television, including anime.

Personal life

Ward is married to his wife Lisa. He is currently active on YouTube and Facebook.

Filmography

Animation

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog – Additional Voices
Action Man – Additional Voices
Being Ian – Male Nurse
Firehouse Tales – Stinky Bins
Gadget & the Gadgetinis – Additional Voices
Krypto the Superdog – Additional Voices
Martha Speaks – Bob's owner
Pucca – Muji
Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy – Additional Voices
Sitting Ducks – Aldo
The Adventures of Snowden the Snowman – Einstein / Mr. Bear[2]
What About Mimi? – Additional Voices
Yakkity Yak – Chuck Damage
Yvon of the Yukon – Killer Kolofski

Live-action

The Commish – Freddy
Earthsea – Dunian
Hawkeye – Sam
So Weird – Ned Bell
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie – Sally Ann Santa
Wyvern – Fisherman
Alice – Walrus

Dubbing roles

Animation English dubbing

Dragon Ball – Ox-King / Rabbit Gang Member
Dragon Ball Z – Ox-King
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone – Ox-King
Inuyasha – Kyokotsu
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing – Master Long / Doctor J
Hamtaro – Elder Ham
MegaMan NT Warrior – NoodleMan / PlanetMan
Tayo the Little Bus – Chris
Transformers: Cybertron – Leobreaker

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References

"Dave Squatch Ward". Retrieved 27 April 2020.
Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 6. ISBN 9781476672939.

External links

Dave Ward on IMDb
Dave Ward at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Dave Ward's official blog on Blogspot
Dave Ward on Facebook
Dave Ward at Voice Chasers

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[1] "Dave Squatch Ward". Retrieved 27 April 2020.

[2] Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 6. ISBN 9781476672939.