Rachel Ward
Birthday:
12 September 1957, Cornwell Manor, Cornwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Birth Name:
Rachel Claire Ward
Height:
175 cm
Rachel Ward was born on September 12, 1957 in Cornwell Manor, Cornwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England as Rachel Claire Ward. She is an actress and director, known for Against All Odds (1984), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) and On the Beach (2000). She has been married to Bryan Brown since April 16, 1983. They have three children.
You're in a movie because you're appealing and because you represent the aspiration, the fantasy, the ideal. I resisted that but, when you'r...Show more »
You're in a movie because you're appealing and because you represent the aspiration, the fantasy, the ideal. I resisted that but, when you're in the business, when you're making a film, one doesn't have to take it all too seriously. We're not curing cancer . . . it's entertainment. We want to get people into theatres. Show less «
"I wish I had [done more nude scenes when I was younger.] I was just a prudish English girl and I wish I had been less prudish about it real...Show more »
"I wish I had [done more nude scenes when I was younger.] I was just a prudish English girl and I wish I had been less prudish about it really. I don't think we have a hell of a lot to be serious about at this point. Show less «
We don't want to see willies because they're ugly.
We don't want to see willies because they're ugly.
Breasts are sexy. I want to see them and audiences want to see them . . . I've certainly had to do my fair share of it. If you're going to b...Show more »
Breasts are sexy. I want to see them and audiences want to see them . . . I've certainly had to do my fair share of it. If you're going to be an actress or a model, it's usually part of the package. Show less «
If you're going to be an actress in film, you can't be coy.
If you're going to be an actress in film, you can't be coy.
[on the intensive training received from Sandra Seacat over the course the 5½-month shoot of The Thorn Birds (1983)] She's extraordinary. S...Show more »
[on the intensive training received from Sandra Seacat over the course the 5½-month shoot of The Thorn Birds (1983)] She's extraordinary. She made me work in a totally different way than I'd ever worked before. For the first time, I really worked on technique... It was definitely not an easy five months. It was a lot of tying things together and understanding and confusion and frustration and anger. I asked a lot of questions about acting and about me and stuff, and Sandra just had these answers, and they were just like, of course, oh my God, of course! Show less «
I remember having to take detours around the Hollywood sign to avoid having to see this grotesque poster of myself on Sunset Boulevard.
I remember having to take detours around the Hollywood sign to avoid having to see this grotesque poster of myself on Sunset Boulevard.
There's very little bohemia in Australia and it's one of the things I miss most about not living in Europe.
There's very little bohemia in Australia and it's one of the things I miss most about not living in Europe.
Having done something like The Thorn Birds (1983) gives you enormous longevity. You can keep picking and choosing the roles for a bit longer...Show more »
Having done something like The Thorn Birds (1983) gives you enormous longevity. You can keep picking and choosing the roles for a bit longer. Show less «
All anything takes, really, is confidence.
All anything takes, really, is confidence.
When I wanted to be an actress, I never wanted really to be the kind of actress I became.
When I wanted to be an actress, I never wanted really to be the kind of actress I became.
I always tell young actors to have a back-up. You don't want to find yourself at the age of 30 still struggling to make a living out of acti...Show more »
I always tell young actors to have a back-up. You don't want to find yourself at the age of 30 still struggling to make a living out of acting. Show less «
On Richard Chamberlain: It feels like I'm still in The Thorn Birds (1983) because I was always waiting for Richard.
On Richard Chamberlain: It feels like I'm still in The Thorn Birds (1983) because I was always waiting for Richard.
Writers are very much undervalued in the creative process.
Writers are very much undervalued in the creative process.
I've been as critically rubbished as acclaimed and the worst thing about that is that it usually plays into your own self-criticism.
I've been as critically rubbished as acclaimed and the worst thing about that is that it usually plays into your own self-criticism.
On Richard Chamberlain: I was very green and Richard was less green and incredibly supportive and darling to me. I'd been in love with Richa...Show more »
On Richard Chamberlain: I was very green and Richard was less green and incredibly supportive and darling to me. I'd been in love with Richard actually for years. Show less «
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