Megan Ward
A versatile character actress who moved seamlessly from cult 90s comedies to the high-stakes drama of daytime television.
Born 1969 (age 57)·American actress·Birthday: September 24·Generation X
Biography
Megan Ward carved out a distinctive niche in the pop culture landscape of the 1990s, becoming a familiar face in projects that balanced humor with a touch of the weird. With a girl-next-door charm that could pivot to sharp wit, she excelled in the era's offbeat comedies, sharing the screen with Brendan Fraser in 'Encino Man' and navigating the surreal chaos of 'Freaked'. Her roles often had a genre-bending edge, leading her to consistent work in science fiction and horror series like 'Dark Skies' and 'Crime Scene'. This adaptability served her well for a second act in the demanding world of soap operas. In 2007, she joined the cast of 'General Hospital' as Kate Howard, a savvy magazine editor, bringing a grounded, corporate sharpness to Port Charles for a multi-year run. Her career is a study in smart choices and reliable talent, making her a memorable part of everything from blockbuster spoofs to intimate dramas.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Megan was born in 1969, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Megan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1969
#1 Movie
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Best Picture
Midnight Cowboy
#1 TV Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Megan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1969Born
Apollo 11: humans walk on the Moon; Woodstock festival
Gas: $0.35/galHome: $15,550Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Sugar, Sugar" — The ArchiesBest Picture: Midnight Cowboy
1974Started school
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1982Became a teenager
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1985Could drive
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1987Could vote
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Turned 21
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1999Turned 30
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2009Turned 40
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 50
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 57 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a leading role as Jenny McCollough in the sci-fi television series 'Dark Skies'.
- Portrayed Kate Howard on the long-running daytime drama 'General Hospital' for several years.
- Starred in the cult comedy film 'Freaked' alongside Alex Winter and Randy Quaid.
Did You Know?
She is a licensed private pilot.
She played the love interest, Roxanne, in the 1992 film 'Encino Man'.
She appeared in the music video for the song 'More Human Than Human' by White Zombie.
“I've always been drawn to characters who are slightly off-center from reality.”
