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Steven John Ward is a South African actor, model, producer, and casting director who has gained international recognition for his role as Mihawk in the Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece, the best-selling manga series in history.

He has also appeared in several other films and TV shows, such as House on Willow Street, Queen Sono, Triggered, and Inconceivable. Here is everything you need to know about this talented and versatile actor.

Age, Biography & Education

Steven John Ward was born on June 2, 1990, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has not revealed much information about his parents and siblings, but he has shared some photos of them on his social media accounts.

He graduated from Uplands School in Mpumalanga in 2009 and then pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Live Performance from the African School of Motion Picture & Live Performance (AFDA). He also received additional training in theatre acting from the Lourie Academy of Dramatic Arts (LADA) and the Pretoria Youth Theatre (PYT), as well as from various local and international coaches.

Acting Career, Movies & TV Shows

Steven John Ward made his television debut in 2009 as the co-host of the Cartoon Network’s show Dance Club. The following year, he participated in the SABC 1 acting talent search show Amstel Class Act and placed seventh overall. His first acting role was in the short film Half Other in 2010. He then appeared in several theatre productions, such as All Stars (Musical), Red Riding Hood, Aladdin, Snow White and more.

He made his feature film debut in 2013 with the war drama Angel of the Skies, playing the role of Johnny. He also starred in the short films La Patisserie and Death and the Life of Young Winter that year. In 2016, he played one of the lead roles of Ade in the horror film House on Willow Street, which won the Best South African Film award at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA). He also appeared in an episode of the National Geographic documentary series No Man Left Behind as Seth Howard.

In 2020, he had a busy year with multiple projects. He played Elton Vitali, a hacker and informant, in the Netflix spy thriller series Queen Sono. He also portrayed Ezra, one of the friends trapped in a deadly game, in the horror comedy film Triggered. He was cast as Chaz, a loyal friend and mechanic, in the Syfy space adventure series Vagrant Queen. He also played Timothy, a construction worker and bouncer, in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Lockdown Heights. He also worked as a casting director for some episodes of American Monster and Locked Up Abroad.

In 2021, he starred as Sam, a man who reconnects with his high school crush after a decade, in the romantic comedy TV movie The Day We Didn’t Meet. He also played Mark, a detective investigating a serial killer case, in the M-Net crime drama series Catch Me A Killer.

Family Details

According to the web search results, Steven John Ward has not revealed much information about his parents and siblings. He has not offered any details about his parents’ names, occupations, or backgrounds.

He has also not mentioned if he has any brothers or sisters. He seems to keep his personal life private and does not share much about his family on his social media accounts. Therefore, it is not known who are Steven John Ward’s parents and siblings.

Height, Weight & Physical Appearance

Steven John Ward is a South African actor, model, producer, and casting director who has a fit and athletic physique. He stands at 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall and weighs 78 kg (171 lbs). He has hazel eyes and dark brown hair that he often styles in different ways.

He wears a shoe size of 10.5 (US) and has a tattoo of a cross on his left arm. He maintains his body shape by following a healthy diet and workout routine. He is best known for his role as Mihawk in the Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece, the best-selling manga series in history.

He has also appeared in several other TV shows and films, such as Inconceivable, Vagrant Queen, House on Willow Street and The Day We Didn’t Meet. He is married to Valerie Joy Robinson, a journalist by profession, and has a daughter named Isla Joy Ward. He is also expecting his second child in 2023.

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Steven John Ward in One Piece 2023

In 2023, he landed his biggest role to date as Dracule Mihawk, one of the most powerful swordsmen in the world and a rival of Zoro, in the Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece.

The series is based on the popular manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of pirates who seek to find the legendary treasure One Piece and become the King of the Pirates.

Marriage, Wife & Kids

Steven John Ward is married to Valerie Joy Robinson Ward, a journalist by profession. The couple dated for some years before getting engaged on September 30, 2018. They tied the knot on September 19, 2019, in a beautiful ceremony attended by their family and friends.

They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Isla Joy Ward, on April 7, 2021. They announced that they are expecting their second child in April 2023 through a social media post.

Net Worth & Income

Steven John Ward has an estimated net worth of $500k as of 2023. His main sources of income are acting and modeling. He has also earned some money from producing casting directing some projects. He has worked with various brands and companies for commercials and endorsements.

Wiki, Age, BIO

NameSteven John Ward
Also known asStephen Ward
Date of birthJune 2, 1990
Hair Color33 years
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
OccupationActor, model, producer, casting director
Height5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight78 kg (171 lbs)
Eye colorBrown
Hair colorBrown
Zodiac signGemini
SpouseValerie Joy Robinson Ward
ChildrenIsla Joy Ward

Facts About Steven John Ward

  • Steven is best known for his role as Mihawk in the Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece.
  • He has also appeared in several other films and TV shows, such as House on Willow Street, Queen Sono, Triggered, and Inconceivable.
  • He made his television debut in 2009 as the co-host of the Cartoon Network’s show Dance Club.
  • Steven participated in the SABC 1 acting talent search show Amstel Class Act in 2010 and placed seventh overall.
  • He made his feature film debut in 2013 with the war drama Angel of the Skies, playing the role of Johnny.
  • Steven played one of the lead roles of Ade in the horror film House on Willow Street, which won the Best South African Film award at the SAFTA in 2016.
  • He played Elton Vitali, a hacker and informant, in the Netflix spy thriller series Queen Sono in 2020.
  • He portrayed Ezra, one of the friends trapped in a deadly game, in the horror comedy film Triggered in 2020.
  • Stephen Ward was cast as Chaz, a loyal friend and mechanic, in the Syfy space adventure series Vagrant Queen in 2020.
  • He starred as Sam, a man who reconnects with his high school crush after a decade, in the romantic comedy TV movie The Day We Didn’t Meet in 2021.
  • He played Mark, a detective investigating a serial killer case, in the M-Net crime drama series Catch Me A Killer in 2022.
  • Stephen Ward landed his biggest role to date as Dracule Mihawk, one of the most powerful swordsmen in the world and a rival of Zoro, in the Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece in 2023.

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Update: 2024-05-08