Jacob Ward
Jacob Ward is an American actor. He is best known for his role in Somewhere in Queens as Matthew
"Sticks" Russo (2023).
Career
Ward made his feature film debut in 2023, playing the lead role of Matthew "Sticks" Russo in Ray
Romano's directorial debut Somewhere in Queens.[1] The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on
June 10, 2022, and released in theaters on April 21, 2023.[2] Ward starred alongside Romano, Laurie
Metcalf, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tony Lo Bianco, and Sadie Stanley, playing Romano and Metcalf's son.
The film garnered favorable reviews, as did Ward's performance.[3] Deadline critic Pete Hammond found
Ward's work "understated and terrific."[4] Patrick Gibbs of SLUG Magazine stated that, "he should be a
dark horse Oscar contender for this breakthrough performance."[5]
In 2024, he was cast as the lead in the Vietnam draft drama Summerhouse alongside Malcolm McDowell and Abigail Cowen.[6]
In 2025, he played a supporting role as Nathaniel Ballard in the independent Western film This Bloody Country.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Somewhere in Queens | Matthew "Sticks" Russo | |
| 2025 | This Bloody Country | Nathaniel Ballard | |
| TBA | Summerhouse | Ned Stern |
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- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2021-05-14). "Ray Romano Feature Directorial Debut Adds Jacob Ward & Sadie Stanley". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ "Somewhere in Queens | 2022 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ "Somewhere in Queens | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Hammond, Pete (2023-04-21). "'Somewhere In Queens' Review: Ray Romano's Directorial Debut Walks Fine Line Between Comedy And Drama". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Pruitt, Asha (2023-04-20). "Film Review: Somewhere In Queens - SLUG Magazine". www.slugmag.com. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Donnelly, Matt (2024-05-15). "Malcolm McDowell, Jacob Ward to Lead Vietnam Draft Drama 'Summerhouse,' Magenta Light Studios Launching Sales at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ "Rainey Qualley Western Movie This Bloody Country Gets Trailer & Release Date". COMINGSOON.net via Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
