[LifeComesFirst]

Take the “ward” out of his names and he’s “Ed Wood.”

[FredZarguna]

Take the “ward” out of his names and he’s “Ed Wood.”

Interesting mathematics:

British Actor - 2 Leave it to Beaver Dad's = Talentless Cross-dressing director

But consider also:
Adult Male Title of Address + British Actor - 2 Leave it to Beaver Dad's - Dead Tree = Talking Horse.