Francis Ford
Actor/Actriz
202
Movies
1
TV Shows
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.
As Actor/Actress
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Frankenstein
Hans (uncredited)
Stagecoach
Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
Fuerte Apache
Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Las viñas de la ira
Migrant (uncredited)
The Quiet Man
Dan Tobin
Los Tres Padrinos
Drunk (uncredited)
Pasión de los fuertes
Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
Los desalmados
Hank
La legión invencible
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
William Gregory (uncredited)
Los inconquistables
Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
Sister Kenny
Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
Conciencias muertas
Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
Tobacco Road
Espíritu de conquista
Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
They Died with Their Boots On
Veteran (uncredited)
El delator
'Judge' Flynn
Caravana de valientes
Mr. Peachtree
California
Jessie (uncredited)
Tambores de guerra
Joe Boleo
Driftwood
Abner Green
The Plunderers
Barnaby
Officer '444'
Fire Chief
The Front Page
Carl - Detective (uncredited)
Hangover Square
Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
Mom and Dad
Dr. Rubin
La tumba de la momia
Townsman (uncredited)
Diamond Frontier
Derek Bluje
Pilgrimage
Mayor Elmer Briggs
Behind the Camera
Officer '444'
Director
Thundering Hoofs
Director
A Study in Scarlet
Director
The Call of the Heart
Director
The Tornado
Historia
The Broken Coin
Director
Cyclone Bliss
Director
Lash of the Whip
Escritor, Director
The Vault of Mystery
Director
Custer's Last Fight
Director
The Craving
Historia, Director
The Purple Mask
Escritor, Director
The Invaders
Director
The Stampede
Director
The Power God
Director
John Ermine of the Yellowstone
Director
The Silent Mystery
Director
Dog Scents
Director
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
Director
The Ball Player and the Bandit
Director
The Mystery Of 13
Director
The Heart of Lincoln
Director
The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring
Director
The Chinatown Mystery
Escritor
The Silent Trailer
Scenario Writer, Director
Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery
Director, Escritor
The Bandit's Wager
Director, Productor
Perils of the Wild
Director
Cupid's Rustler
Escritor, Director
The Demon of the Sky
Director, Escritor