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person_profile-Francis Ford

Francis Ford Died at age: 72

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Francis Ford

Date of Birth:

Aug 13, 1881

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Sep 05, 1953

Biography of

Francis Ford

    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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Francis Ford

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Filmography of

Francis Ford

Found 27 Movies in total

... 1928

... 1927

Officer '444'

Fire Chief ( Actor )

Director

... 1926

... 1925

... 1925

... 1924

Lash of the Whip

'Hurricane' Smith ( Actor )

Writer

... 1924

... 1922

Thundering Hoofs

Daddy Bill / 'Colonel' Bill ( Actor )

Director

... 1922

The Stampede

Robert Wagner ( Actor )

Director

... 1921

... 1921

The Mystery Of 13

Phil Kelly / Jim Kelly ( Actor )

Director

... 1919

The Silent Mystery

Phil Kelly ( Actor )

Director

... 1918

The Craving

Carroll Wayles ( Actor )

Story

... 1918

Berlin Via America

Phil Kelly ( Actor )

Director

... 1918

... 1917

John Ermine of the Yellowstone

John Ermine ( Actor )

Director

... 1917

Who Was the Other Man?

James Walbert / Ludwig Schumann ( Actor )

Director

... 1917

The Purple Mask

Phil Kelly/The Sphinx ( Actor )

Writer

... 1916

The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring

Dr. Lund, Junior ( Actor )

Director

... 1916

... 1915

The Broken Coin

Count Frederick ( Actor )

Director

... 1915

The Heart of Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln ( Actor )

Director

... 1915

... 1914

Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery

Hugo Loubeque ( Actor )

Writer

... 1914

The Invaders

Colonel James Bryson ( Actor )

Director

... 1912

Custer's Last Fight

General George A. Custer ( Actor )

Director

... 1912