Fred Ward 'Tremors', 'Big Business' & 'Remo Williams' dies at 79

According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) which tracks the entertainment industry. Fred Ward has 89 acting credits in a long career that began in 1973. He came into prominence during the 1980's with the film, "The Right Stuff" (1983). His presence was very masculine which brought out a funny sense of humor. It showed in several films, "Tremors" (1990), "Secret Admirer" (1984), "Big Business" (1988) and "Shortcuts" (1993).

1985. Ward signed a three-movie deal with Orion Pictures. They developed a series based on the popular paper-back "The Destroyer." The first film was titled, "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins." It tells the story of a New York cop recruited to be a secret U.S. assassin. He would be trained by a martial arts master played by Joel Grey.

The movie premiered to poor criticism and only made $14 million at the box office. Orion Pictures decided to scrap the series. The similarity to "The Karate Kid" (1984) was evident and that film was a box office smash.

However, when 'Remo Williams" debuted on Home Video. It was huge with rentals because of "word-of-mouth." Fred Ward gave a great comic performance as a serious cop! In my opinion - It's his finest performance. RIP....

Click photos below for "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" on Blu-Ray.

(Joel Grey and Fred Ward in 'Remo Williams" 1985.).

("Remo Williams" 1985. Action sequence on the Statute of Liberty.).

("Remo Williams" 1985. On top of the statute of Liberty.).