Johnny Ward (actor)
Johnny Ward (born 21 May 1987) is an Irish actor from Walkinstown, Dublin. He is best known for his role as Pauley in the fifth series of the RTÉ drama series Love/Hate, for playing the part of controversial kidnapper, Ciaran Holloway in Fair City, and starring alongside Sean Penn in the 2011 comedy-drama This Must Be the Place.
Johnny Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 May 1987 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Television | Love/Hate Fair City Dancing with the Stars |
Career
In 2014, Johnny starred in his breakthrough role of Pauley in the Irish drama, Love/Hate.[1][2]
He has played six different roles in Fair City.[3]
In December 2018, Ward was named as one of the eleven celebrities taking part in the third series of Dancing with the Stars.[4] Ward was partnered with British dancer, Emily Barker. They reached the final of the competition, eventually finishing as runners-up to Mairéad Ronan and John Nolan.[5]
Personal life
Ward was born and raised in Walkinstown, a suburb in South Dublin. He attended Templeogue College. His sister Maureen is a talent agent; together they run a performing arts school.
Ward was in a relationship with actress and dancer, Rachel Tracey, from 2012. They met while starring in the Gaiety Theatre panto production of Cinderella.[6] In April 2019, Ward confirmed his split from Tracey.[7] In late 2019, Ward and his Dancing with the Stars professional dance partner, Emily Barker, confirmed their romance. They ended their relationship in March 2020.[8]
While taking part in Dancing with the Stars, Ward's father, John, died after a long battle with cancer the day before Ward was due to perform in the ninth live show. Ward was given the option to have a week off from the competition and return in Week 10 but he chose to perform in honour of his father.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Character(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Boy from Mercury | Classroom schoolboy |
| 2011 | This Must Be the Place | Steven |
| 2012 | Dollhouse | Eanna |
| 2016 | Mammal | Sully |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005; 2016–2017 | Fair City | Kurt Whelan; Ciaran Holloway |
| 2007 | Prosperity | Marcus |
| 2008 | Raw | Mugger |
| 2011 | Primeval | Ted |
| 2014 | The Centre | Vinnie Corcoran |
| 2014 | Love/Hate | Pauley |
| 2015 | The Clan of the Cave Bear | Broud |
| 2019 | Dancing with the Stars (Ireland) | Himself |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cinderella | Buttons |
| 2018 | Coppers: The Musical | Gino |
References
- https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/interview-with-johnny-ward-of-love-hate-1.1959403
- https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/spoiler-alert-lovehates-pauley-on-that-shocking-scene-30695088.html
- https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/johnny-ward-says-played-six-22094869.html
- "Johnny Ward is latest to join Dancing with the Stars". 2018-12-06. Cite journal requires
|journal=(help) - "► VIDEO: Mairéad Ronan wins Dancing with the Stars". www.irishtimes.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/johnny-and-rachel-oh-yes-they-did-36412309.html
- "'We are being grown up about it' - DWTS finalist Johnny Ward confirms split with long-term girlfriend". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- Neill, Bronwyn O. (2020-03-22). "Johnny Ward and Emily Barker split after just five months". EVOKE.ie. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- "Johnny Ward fulfills father's wish with powerful Dancing With The Stars performance one day after his death". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
