Bill Ward
Known for

Acting

Credits

29

Gender

Man

Birthday

May 5, 1948 (76)

Place of birth

Aston, Birmingham, England, UK

Also known as
Black Sabbath
William Ward
William Thomas Ward

Bill Ward

Biography

William Thomas Ward (born 5 May 1948) is an English musician and visual artist, best known as the original drummer of the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He also performed lead vocals on two Black Sabbath songs: "It's Alright" from the album Technical Ecstasy and "Swinging the Chain" from the album Never Say Die!. Ward is known for his very unorthodox style of playing the drums, often using snare-drills and tempo-drop to match both vocals and riff.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2022Dio: Dreamers Never DieSelf
2022Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The DocumentarySelf
2022Black Sabbath: Master of Reality DocumentarySelf
2017The Doom DocSelf
2014The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy CastilloSelf
2012Beware of Mr. BakerSelf
2011God Bless Ozzy OsbourneSelf
2011Black Sabbath - Paris 1970Himself
2010Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - ParanoidSelf
2010Heavy Metal BritanniaSelf
2007Seven Ages of RockSelf
2004Rockthology 2
2004Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive
2002Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992Himself
1999Black Sabbath: The Last SupperHimself
1999Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999Drums
1999Black Sabbath: [1999] Seattle, WashingtonDrums
1997Classic AlbumsSelf
1994Black Sabbath. River Plate Stadium Buenos Aries 1994Drums
1993Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
1992Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume OneHimself
1985Live AidSelf
1978Black Sabbath: Never Say DieHimself
1978An Audience with...Self
1975Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
1974Black Sabbath: California Jam
1970Black Sabbath - Live in ParisHimself - Drums
1970Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1Bill Ward
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2010Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - ParanoidExecutive Producer