Hometown: Morristown, New Jersey
Birthday: January 14

Ward Horton moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting and has since built an extensive list of credits in the worlds of film, television and theater.On the big screen, Horton was the male lead in the horror film “Annabelle,” a spin-off of the hit movie “The Conjuring.” His other film credits include “Alto,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “I Hate Valentine’s Day,” “Veronika Decided to Die,” “The Mighty Macs,” “We Fight to Be Free,” “Falling for Grace,” “The Good Shepherd,” “Christmas Wish List,” “Four Eyed Monsters,” “Nail Polish,” “Dress Rehearsal” and “Loverboy.”

On television, Horton guest starred on the series “CSI: Miami,” on the Network, “Royal Pains,” “White Collar,” “Body of Proof,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Mercy,” “Fringe,” “Gossip Girl,” “Day Break” and “Hope & Faith” and the daytime dramas “Guiding Light,” on the Network, “One Life to Live” and “All My Children.”

His theater work includes off-Broadway and regional productions of “In Masks Outrageous and Austere,” “The Autobiography of God,” “Supper’s Ready,” “Bash: Latterday Plays,” “Equus,” “Dancing With Dani” and “Lost in Yonkers.”

Horton is an active supporter of the nonprofit student enrichment organizations Horizons and The Emily K Center and the nature organization Bald Head Island Conservancy.

A graduate of Wake Forest University, Horton was born in Morristown, N.J., and raised in Hillsborough, N.C. Currently, he resides in Connecticut with his family. His birthday is Jan. 14. Follow him on Twitter @thewardhorton and on Instagram @wardhorton.