Lalla Ward
- January 5, 2024
- Tv Actress
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lalla Ward |
| Occupation | TV Actress |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 28, 1951(1951-06-28) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Lalla Ward Biography
| Name | Lalla Ward |
| Birthday | Jun 28 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Edward Ward, 7th Viscount Bangor, Marjorie Alice Banks |
| Spouse | Nicholas Rawlins (m. 2020), Richard Dawkins (m. 1992–2016), Tom Baker (m. 1980–1982) |
Lalla Ward is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on June 28, 1951 in England, England, United Kingdom. English actress who was the second actress to play the role of Romana in the BBC television series Doctor Who.
She married author Richard Dawkins in 1992.
Ward’s stage name, “Lalla”, comes from her attempts as a toddler to pronounce her own name. She left school at age 14 because she “loathed every single minute of it”, and took her O-levels on her own. Ward studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama from 1968 to 1971. After spending a few years painting, she auditioned at London drama schools “as a sort of dare” to herself:
Ward began her acting career in the Hammer horror film Vampire Circus (1972), and played Lottie, the teenage daughter of Louisa Trotter (Gemma Jones) in The Duchess of Duke Street, the popular BBC drama series of the 1970s. She appeared in the films England Made Me (1973), Matushka (1973), Rosebud (1975), and Crossed Swords (or The Prince and the Pauper) (1977). In 1974 she acted in a film called Got It Made, which was later recut with sex scenes featuring other actresses and released in 1978 as Sweet Virgin. Club International magazine ran nude pictures from the film, claiming they were of her, and Ward successfully sued the magazine. Her television work included The Upper Crusts (1973) as the daughter of Margaret Leighton and Charles Gray, Van der Valk (1973), The Protectors (1973), Quiller (1975), Who Pays the Ferryman? (1977), The Professionals (1978) and Hazell (1979). In 1980, she played Ophelia to Derek Jacobi’s Hamlet in the BBC television production.
She married twice.
Lalla Ward Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | TV Actress |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lalla Ward is one of the richest TV Actress from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lalla Ward 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She attended the Central School of Speech and Drama from 1968 until 1971.
She served on the committee of the Actors Charitable Trust and has authored books based on knitting and embroidery.
Lalla Ward (born Sarah Jill Ward; 28 June 1951) is an English actress and author. She played the role of Romana in the BBC television series Doctor Who.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5′ 5″ |
Lalla Ward height 5′ 5″ Lalla weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Lalla Ward Dating?
According to our records, Lalla Ward married to Nicholas Rawlins (m. 2020), Richard Dawkins (m. 1992–2016), Tom Baker (m. 1980–1982). As of December 1, 2023, Lalla Ward’s is not dating anyone.
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After Doctor Who, she appeared in the TV movie Schoolgirl Chums (1982), and The Jeweller’s Shop and The Rehearsal on stage. Ward decided to end her acting career after marrying Richard Dawkins. However, she has since reprised the character of Romana in the 1993 charity special Dimensions in Time, the 2003 webcast version of Shada, and in several Doctor Who and Gallifrey audio plays produced by Big Finish Productions. She also played the ‘Mistress’ opposite John Leeson’s ‘K-9’ in two audio plays from BBV. In addition, she has appeared at a number of Doctor Who conventions and related special events. In November 2013 she appeared in the one-off 50th anniversary comedy homage The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot.
Facts & Trivia
Lalla Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Lalla Ward celebrates birthday on June 28 of every year.
In 1992, at his 40th birthday party, Adams introduced her to his friend Richard Dawkins (biologist and author of books including The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker and The God Delusion). Ward and Dawkins married later that year. In 2016, in a joint statement, the couple announced their amicable separation after 24 years of marriage.
Why did Lalla Ward leave Dr Who?
Ward was in a relationship with her co-star Tom Baker whilst working on Doctor Who, and they lived together in a flat in Deptford. The couple married in December 1980, but the marriage lasted only 16 months. Ward attributed the separation to work commitments, different lifestyles and conflicts of interest.
Where does Lalla Ward live now?
Dawkins and Ward had been married for 24 years. The leading atheist, who suffered a minor stroke earlier this year, said their split was “amicable”. It is understood they are both still living in the marital home in Oxford and remain friends. They released a joint statement.
Why did Mary Tamm leave Doctor Who?
Tamm left the programme after only one season because she felt that the character had reverted to the traditional assistant role and could not be developed further.
Who played Ramona in Doctor Who?
Romana
First appearance| The Ribos Operation (1978)
Last appearance| The Five Doctors (1983)
Portrayed by| Mary Tamm (1978–1979) Lalla Ward (1979–1993)
Who is the richest Doctor Who?
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