Francis Ford
Country: United States
Gender: M
Birthday: 1881-08-14
Died: 1953-09-05
Biography
From Wikipedia
Francis Ford (born Francis Feeney, August 14, 1881 – September 5, 1953) was a prolific film actor, writer, and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of film director John Ford. He also appeared in many of John Ford's movies, including Young Mr. Lincoln and The Quiet Man.
Francis Ford was born in Portland, Maine. He was the son of John A. Feeney, who was born in the village of Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland in 1854. By 1878, John had moved to Portland, Maine and opened a saloon, at 42 Center Street, that used a false front to pose as grocery store. John opened four others in following years.
After service in the infantry in the Spanish-American War, Francis left home. He drifted into the film business in New York City, working for David Horsley, Al Christie, and the Star Film Company's San Antonio operation under Gaston Méliès. He adopted the name Ford from the automobile.
From San Antonio Francis began his Hollywood career working for Thomas H. Ince at Ince's Bison studio, directing and appearing in westerns.
Francis Ford's younger brother, John M. Feeney, was a successful fullback and defensive tackle on a Portland High state championship football team, nicknamed "Bull". In 1914 Bull followed Francis to Hollywood, changed his name to John Ford and would eventually surpass his elder brother's considerable reputation.
Francis Ford's son, Philip Ford, was also a film actor/director.
Actor:
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1. Abraham Lincoln (1930), film...Sheridan's Aide
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2. Frankenstein (1931), film...Hans
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3. The Front Page (1931), film...Carl - a Detective
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4. Free Souls (1931), film...Drunk
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5. Possessed (1931), film...Drunken Husband (uncredited)
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6. Seas Beneath (1931), film...Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
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7. Scarface (1932), film...Prison Guard (alternate ending)
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8. The Man from Monterey (1933), film...Don Pablo Gonzales
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9. Buffalo Stampede (1933), film...Frank
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10. Judge Priest (1934), film...Juror No. 12
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11. The Lost Patrol (1934), film...Arab
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12. The World Moves On (1934), film...Legionaire in Trench (uncredited)
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13. The Informer (1935), film...'Judge' Flynn
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14. Steamboat Round the Bend (1935), film...Efe
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15. Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936), film...John Gaines
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16. The Plough and the Stars (1936), film...Old Man
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17. The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936), film...Cpl. O'Toole
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18. Drums Along the Mohawk (1939), film...Joe Boleo
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19. Stagecoach (1939), film...Sgt. Billy Pickett
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20. The Ox-Bow Incident (1942), film...Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke
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21. The Desperadoes (1943), film...Hank
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22. Jitterbugs (1943), film...Skeptical Old-Timer
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23. Girls in Chains (1943), film...Jury Foreman
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24. The Big Noise (1944), film...Train Station Attendant
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25. Hangover Square (1945), film...Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer
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26. Wildfire (1945), film...Ezra Mills
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27. My Darling Clementine (1946), film...Dad - Old Soldier
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28. Sister Kenny (1946), film...Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
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29. Gunfighters (1947), film...Cook
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30. Three Godfathers (1948), film...Drunk
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31. Fort Apache (1948), film...Fen - Stage Guard
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32. The Plunderers (1948), film...Barnaby
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33. Wagon Master (1950), film...Mr. Peachtree
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34. The Quiet Man (1952), film...Dan Tobin
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35. The Sun Shines Bright (1953), film...Feeney - Old Backwoodsman