Johnny Ward (actor)


Johnny Ward is an Irish actor from Walkinstown, Dublin. He is best known for his role as Pauley in the fifth series of the critically acclaimed 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.

Career

In 2014, Johnny starred in his breakthrough role of Pauley in the Irish drama, Love/Hate.
He has played six different roles in Fair City.
In December 2018, Ward was named as one of the eleven celebrities taking part in the third series of Dancing with the Stars. 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.

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. In April 2019, Ward confirmed his split from Tracey.
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.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage