David S. Ward
| Best known as a Screenwriter based on credits in that role in 9 films, with $514,776,995 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #636) |
| Best-known technical roles: Sleepless in Seattle (Screenwriter), The Sting (Screenwriter), Major League (Director), Major League (Screenwriter), Major League II (Director) |
| Most productive collaborators: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Jeff Arch, Ross Malinger |
| Born: October 25, 1945 (79 years old) |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Technical Roles | Screenwriter | 9 | $411,834,660 | $102,942,335 | $514,776,995 |
| Director | 5 | $131,823,724 | $0 | $131,823,724 | |
| Producer | 1 | $30,626,182 | $0 | $30,626,182 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 626 | $131,823,724 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,323 | $30,626,182 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 302 | $411,834,660 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,443 | $102,942,335 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,023 | $131,823,724 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,332 | $30,626,182 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 636 | $514,776,995 |
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All Acting Credits
All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | I’ll Find You | Screenwriter | |||
| Sep 22, 2006 | Flyboys | Screenwriter | $13,090,630 | $1,725,749 | $14,816,379 |
| Mar 1, 1996 | Down Periscope | Director | $25,723,977 | $25,723,977 | |
| Mar 30, 1994 | Major League II | Director Screenwriter Producer |
$30,626,182 | $30,626,182 | |
| Sep 24, 1993 | The Program | Director Screenwriter |
$23,042,200 | $23,042,200 | |
| Jun 25, 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | Screenwriter | $126,680,884 | $101,216,586 | $227,897,470 |
| Apr 7, 1989 | Major League | Director Screenwriter |
$49,793,054 | $49,793,054 | |
| Feb 18, 1983 | The Sting II | Screenwriter | $6,347,072 | $6,347,072 | |
| Feb 12, 1982 | Cannery Row | Director Screenwriter |
$2,638,311 | $2,638,311 | |
| Dec 25, 1973 | The Sting | Screenwriter | $159,616,327 | $159,616,327 | |
| Averages | $48,617,626 | $51,471,168 | $60,055,664 | ||
| Totals | 10 | $437,558,637 | $102,942,335 | $540,500,972 | |
Director Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1996 | Down Periscope | $7,231,087 | 2,026 | $25,723,977 | $25,723,977 | 100.0% |
| Mar 30, 1994 | Major League II | $7,040,777 | 2,167 | $30,626,182 | $30,626,182 | 100.0% |
| Sep 24, 1993 | The Program | $6,821,931 | 1,661 | $23,042,200 | $23,042,200 | 100.0% |
| Apr 7, 1989 | Major League | $8,836,265 | 1,615 | $49,793,054 | $49,793,054 | 100.0% |
| Feb 12, 1982 | Cannery Row | $1,500,000 | 700 | $2,638,311 | $2,638,311 | 100.0% |
| Averages | $6,286,012 | 1,634 | $26,364,745 | $26,364,745 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 5 | $131,823,724 | $131,823,724 | |||
Producer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1994 | Major League II | $7,040,777 | 2,167 | $30,626,182 | $30,626,182 | 100.0% |
| Averages | $7,040,777 | 2,167 | $30,626,182 | $30,626,182 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 1 | $30,626,182 | $30,626,182 | |||
Writer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | I’ll Find You | |||||
| Sep 22, 2006 | Flyboys | $6,004,219 | 2,033 | $13,090,630 | $14,816,379 | 88.4% |
| Mar 30, 1994 | Major League II | $7,040,777 | 2,167 | $30,626,182 | $30,626,182 | 100.0% |
| Sep 24, 1993 | The Program | $6,821,931 | 1,661 | $23,042,200 | $23,042,200 | 100.0% |
| Jun 25, 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | $17,253,733 | 1,657 | $126,680,884 | $227,897,470 | 55.6% |
| Apr 7, 1989 | Major League | $8,836,265 | 1,615 | $49,793,054 | $49,793,054 | 100.0% |
| Feb 18, 1983 | The Sting II | $3,106,108 | 1,294 | $6,347,072 | $6,347,072 | 100.0% |
| Feb 12, 1982 | Cannery Row | $1,500,000 | 700 | $2,638,311 | $2,638,311 | 100.0% |
| Dec 25, 1973 | The Sting | $159,616,327 | $159,616,327 | 100.0% | ||
| Averages | $7,223,290 | 1,590 | $51,479,333 | $64,347,124 | 93.0% | |
| Totals | 9 | $411,834,660 | $514,776,995 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 626 | $131,823,724 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,323 | $30,626,182 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 302 | $411,834,660 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,443 | $102,942,335 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,023 | $131,823,724 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,332 | $30,626,182 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 636 | $514,776,995 |