Francis Ford
Born August 12, 1881 (Age: 144)
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Portland, Maine, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
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as Feeney
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Age: 71
Wagon Master
1950
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as Mr. Peachtree
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Age: 68
Incendiary Blonde
1945
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as Ranch Owner (uncredited)
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Age: 63
Wildfire
1945
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as Ezra Mills
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Age: 63
The White Gorilla
1945
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as Mr. Stacey
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Age: 63
Murder, He Says
1945
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as Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
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Age: 63
Hangover Square
1945
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as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
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Age: 63
Mom and Dad
1945
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as Dr. Rubin
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Age: 63
Outlaws of Pine Ridge
1942
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as Bartender
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Age: 61
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
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as Townsman (uncredited)
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Age: 61
King of the Mounties
1942
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as Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)
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Age: 61
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
1942
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as Tavern Keeper
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Age: 61
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1942
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as Caretaker
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Age: 60
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
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as Veteran (uncredited)
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Age: 60
Riders of the Purple Sage
1941
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as Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
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Age: 60
Last of the Duanes
1941
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as Luke Stevens
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Age: 60
Western Union
1941
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as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
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Age: 59
Tobacco Road
1941
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as
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Age: 59
Romance of the Rio Grande
1941
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as Stagecoach Driver
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Age: 59
The Lost Special
1932
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as Botter Hood
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Age: 51
Air Mail
1932
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as Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)
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Age: 51
Heroes of the West
1932
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as Cavalry Captain
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Age: 50
The Rider of Death Valley
1932
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as Gabe
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Age: 50
Destry Rides Again
1932
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as Judd Ogden
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Age: 50
Scandal for Sale
1932
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as Belmont Hotel Desk Clerk
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Age: 50
Tangled Fortunes
1932
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as Matt Higgins
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Age: 50
The Impatient Maiden
1932
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as Insane Asylum Warden (uncredited)
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Age: 50
Battling with Buffalo Bill
1931
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as Jim Rodney
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Age: 50
Possessed
1931
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as Drunken Husband (uncredited)
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Age: 50
Frankenstein
1931
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as Hans (uncredited)
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Age: 50
A Free Soul
1931
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as Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
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Age: 49
The Front Page
1931
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as Carl - Detective (uncredited)
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Age: 49
Seas Beneath
1931
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as Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
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Age: 49
Abraham Lincoln
1930
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as Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
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Age: 49
The Indians Are Coming
1930
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as George Woods / Tom Woods
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Age: 49
Sons of the Saddle
1930
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as 'Red' Slade
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Age: 48
Song of the Caballero
1930
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as Don Pedro Madero
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Age: 48
Kathleen Mavourneen
1930
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as James, the butler
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Age: 48
The Jade Box
1930
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as Martin Morgan
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Age: 48
The Mounted Stranger
1930
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as 'Spider' Coy
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Age: 48
The Lady from Longacre
1921
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as Count de Freitas
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Age: 40
No Image
The Great Reward
1921
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as The American Adventurer
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Age: 39
No Image
I Am the Woman
1921
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as
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Age: 39
The Silent Mystery
1918
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as Phil Kelly
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Age: 37
Berlin Via America
1918
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as Phil Kelly
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Age: 36
A Western Girl
1911
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as Hartley
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Age: 30
Bessie's Ride
1911
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as John Burton
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Age: 29
In the Right of Way
1911
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as John Walsh
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Age: 29
The Kiss of Mary Jane
1911
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as Black Bill
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Age: 29
When the Tables Turned
1911
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as Cowboy
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Age: 29
Her Spoiled Boy
1911
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as
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Age: 29
In Time for Press
1911
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as Jim Ford
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Age: 29
The Immortal Alamo
1911
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as Navarre
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Age: 29
The Redemption of Rawhide
1911
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as Reverend Simpson
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Age: 29
The Spring Round-Up
1911
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as Jim Dempsey
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Age: 29
No Image
Mary's Stratagem
1911
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as Bill
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Age: 29
No Image
The Reformation of Jack Robins
1911
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as Jack Robbins
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Age: 29
No Image
An Unwilling Cowboy
1911
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as Jim Edwards
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Age: 29
No Image
Jack Mason's Last Deal
1911
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as Jim Saunders
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Age: 29
No Image
Her Faithful Heart
1911
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as Bill Rank
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Age: 29
No Image
The Warrant for Red Rube
1911
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as Red Rube
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Age: 29
No Image
Sir Percy and the Punchers
1911
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as Sir Percy Granville
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Age: 29
No Image
The Snake in the Grass
1911
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as Texas Ed
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Age: 29
No Image
In the Hot Lands
1911
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as The County Doctor
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Age: 29
Billy and His Pal
1911
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as Jim - the Cowpuncher
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Age: 29
No Image
Only a Sister
1911
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as John
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Age: 29
No Image
The Owner of L.L. Ranch
1911
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as Jeff
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Age: 29
No Image
The Crimson Scars
1911
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as
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Age: 29