Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1881-08-12
Day of Death
1953-09-05
Place of Birth
Portland, Maine, USA
Francis Ford
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.
Filmography (261)
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Toughest Man in Arizona
1952
The Quiet Man
1952
The Living Bible
1952Rim of the Wheel
1951
Wagon Master
1950
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949
San Antone Ambush
1949
Frontier Investigator
1949
3 Godfathers
1948
The Far Frontier
1948
The Plunderers
1948
Eyes of Texas
1948
The Timber Trail
1948
