Notable Canadians: Lyman Ward never forgot where he came from

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Or sign-in if you have an account.As Ferris Bueller’s Day Off turns 40, Canadian actor Lyman Ward is still working on the small and silver screens. Born June 21, 1941, Ward played Tad Schotz on the first episode of Laverne & Shirley, a decade before he became a Bueller, in 1976. ALLWe independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.How different things would have been in both Hollywoods, if, when Brenda and Brandon came home, it had been Lyman Ward waiting for them.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERSEnjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountFor a very short while, it was.The native of Saint John, New Brunswick, landed the role of Jim Walsh, acting alongside fellow Canadian Jason Priestley and the gang in an early cut of the pilot episode of 90210. But for reasons lost to the sands of time, and Malibu, the showrunners re-cast James Eckhouse in the paternal role and re-shot.A setback to be sure, but far from a fatal career blow. Just a few years earlier, he had starred as an advertising executive and father to fast-talking teen Ferris Bueller on one particular day off.As Ferris Bueller’s Day Off turns 40, Ward is still working on the small and silver screens. Born June 21, 1941 — the same date as SNL alum Joe Flaherty — Ward played Tad Schotz on the first episode of Laverne & Shirley, a decade before he became a Bueller, in 1976. And before the ‘80s were out, he would play another advertising executive in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, for the same director who blessed us with the Bueller family, John Hughes.Speaking of being typecast, Ward and the actor who played Mrs. Bueller, Cindy Pickett, got married for real, had two children together, but the off-screen romance wasn’t to last. Surely, though, it’s a coincidence they split the same year they played the parents of another teen in Sleepwalkers (1992). And don’t call me Shirley.Ward also appeared in Independence Day, Will Smith’s epic sci-fi romp from 1996, and played a spoof of his character from Ferris Bueller in the less memorable Not Another Teen Movie in 2001.A New Brunswicker through and through, Ward released his first novel, Fortune’s Tide in 2016, which spanned hundreds of years. He told Global News at the time he saw it as a love letter to his hometown, filled with colourful characters he met there as a child.“I hope people take away from it about how important this city is and how relevant it is in terms of the world in itself,” he said. “It taught me about where I came from.“It was great for me to realize I come from one of the richest historical places in North America.”This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.