ACTOR · BORN 1956
Sela Ward
- Born
- 11 July 1956
- Known for
- Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), CSI: NY (2004), Sisters (1991), Gone Girl (2014)
11 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Sep 2026
Sela Ward (born 11 July 1956) is an actor best known for Independence Day: Resurgence, CSI: NY and Sisters.
Sela Ward over the years
11 Interesting Facts About Sela Ward
Interesting Facts (3)
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Sela Ward's husband, Howard Sherman, is a venture capitalist.
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Sela Ward played Kevin Costner's wife in The Guardian (2006) and Harrison Ford's wife in The Fugitive (1993). Costner was at one point considered for the role of Dr. Richard Kimble, which ultimately went to Ford.
Characters & Cast (2)
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1996: Sela Ward was rejected for the role of a Bond Girl because the director thought she was too old.
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Life & Family (6)
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Sela Ward studied fine arts and painting at university and is an accomplished artist.
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Sela Ward has a son named Austin Ward Sherman (born May 13, 1994) and, with her husband Howard Sherman, a daughter named Anabella Raye Sherman (born May 30, 1998).
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1977: Sela Ward entered and graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Sela Ward is an initiated sister of the Chi Omega sorority and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
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Sela Ward was once engaged to the actor Peter Weller.
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2002: Sela Ward's mother, Annie, died while battling ovarian cancer. Her father, Granberry, a retired engineer, died in January 2009 at the age of 85 from post-surgical complications.
Sources & editorial notes
Reference databases
- Wikipedia
- IMDb
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