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38 | "Scut Farkus" actor Zack Ward

Nov 15, 2016

Zack Ward had the honor of portraying one of the most terrifying on-screen bullies of all time in 1983 when he was cast as "Scut Farkus" in A Christmas Story.  On this episode we talk about this holiday classic and catch up with Zack, who went on to appear in over 100 films and television shows- including Transformers, Almost Famous, The Devil's Tomb, NYPD Blue, Walker Texas Ranger, Jag, Party of Five, Titus, CSI Miami & New York, NCIS and many many more.

We learn about his upbringing in Canada, his success as the kid in the Doritos commercials, the effect A Christmas Story had on his high school years, moving to Hollywood and more.

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