1974Stone
Hooks
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Roger Ward
Tough roles. True stories. A life on screen.
With almost 287 film and TV appearances, Australian actor, scriptwriter and author Roger Ward is known for Mad Max, Turkey Shoot and Quigley Down Under. Discover his screen career and memoir, Becoming Fifi.
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Featured worksStoneThe Man from Hong KongMad MaxTurkey ShootQuigley Down UnderNumber 96BoarThe Faceless Man
Featured worksStoneThe Man from Hong KongMad MaxTurkey ShootQuigley Down UnderNumber 96BoarThe Faceless Man
About
A life lived without cuts.
Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Roger Ward built a long career across film and television. His screen presence is known for intensity, grit, and tough-guy authenticity.
His work spans 287 film and TV appearances, counting individual television episodes, alongside writing and memoir storytelling. From cult Australian cinema to recurring television roles, every appearance is part of the story.
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287film & TV appearances
50+ years on screen
3creative lanes
Featured roles
Filmography
A selection from almost 287 film and TV appearances, from cult cinema favourites to episodic television.
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1975The Man from Hong Kong
Bob Taylor
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1979Mad Max
Captain Fifi Macaffee
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1982Turkey Shoot
Chief Guard Ritter
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1990Quigley Down Under
Brophy
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Frank “Weppo” Smith
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2017Boar
Blue
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2019The Faceless Man
King Dougie
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Screen spotlight · Crime thriller
Bad Behaviour
Roger Ward as Voyte Parker
Written and directed by Joseph Sims (Joseph Sims-Dennett), this Australian crime thriller brings Roger Ward together with a cast including John Jarratt, Lindsay Farris and Dwaine Stevenson.
The character poster puts Roger’s unmistakable screen presence front and centre.
2010 film · US release: 1 July 2013
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Stories beyond the screen.
Roger Ward · A memoir
Becoming Fifi
You know the face. Discover the story behind it.
Roger Ward steps beyond the roles and into his own story with Becoming Fifi. A memoir from the actor behind Mad Max’s Captain Fifi Macaffee, it brings the focus back to the man behind that unmistakable screen presence.
For readers drawn to Australian cinema and the people who bring it to life, this is an invitation to get to know Roger in his own words.
Gallery / legacy
A legacy that keeps rolling.
On screen and beyond the frame: portraits and moments from Roger Ward’s life in film. Explore the performances, the personality, and the stories behind a distinctive Australian screen career.
An unmistakable presence.
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Commanding the frame.
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The man behind the roles.
From Roger’s StarNow profile ↗In his own words
A lifetime of stories.
From cult cinema to the written page, Roger’s career reaches beyond the characters he plays. In conversations about his films and his novel The Set, he shares the experiences behind the work.
A little more about Roger
Frequently asked questions.
Who did Roger Ward play in Mad Max?
Roger Ward played Captain Fifi Macaffee in the 1979 film Mad Max. His other screen roles include Hooks in Stone, Chief Guard Ritter in Turkey Shoot, and Brophy in Quigley Down Under. Explore his filmography.
What is Becoming Fifi?
Becoming Fifi is Roger Ward’s memoir, sharing the story of the man behind his screen roles. Discover the memoir.
How can I contact Roger Ward?
For interviews, appearances, speaking invitations or book enquiries, use the contact form or email rep@rogerwardauthor.com.
Enquiries & conversations
Let’s connect.
Have a question about the book, an interview in mind, or an invitation for Roger? Get in touch using the form below.
- Press & interviews
- Appearances & speaking
- Book & reader enquiries
Prefer to email directly?
rep@rogerwardauthor.com