Ward leaves behind a legacy of award-winning action roles, cherished by many genre fans.

Film critic Robert Danielstweeted, “Fred Ward was absurdly good.

A professional in everything he did from TREMORS to THE PLAYER.

Fred Ward posing at a red carpet

He could even turn in a great performance is something as patently dumb as JOE DIRT.

“For all of his work, Ward will certainly be remembered.

Fred Ward smiling