Francis Ford profile
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Francis Ford

12th August 1881 Portland, Maine, USA Acting

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.

261 Movies 1 TV Shows 262 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Fort Apache poster
Fort Apache 21st May 1948 as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Unconquered poster
Unconquered 10th October 1947 as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
Hangover Square poster
Hangover Square 7th February 1945 as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
The Climax poster
The Climax 20th October 1944 as Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
Home in Indiana poster
Home in Indiana 15th June 1944 as Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
Stagecoach poster
Stagecoach 2nd March 1939 as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
Mannequin poster
Mannequin 21st January 1938 as Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
Checkers poster
Checkers 8th December 1937 as Daniel Snodgrass
Paddy O'Day poster
Paddy O'Day 17th January 1936 as Immigration Officer Tom McGuire
Sleepers East poster
Sleepers East 1st January 1934 as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Smoky poster
Smoky 8th December 1933 as Horse Buyer
Air Mail poster
Air Mail 3rd November 1932 as Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)
Possessed poster
Possessed 21st November 1931 as Drunken Husband (uncredited)
Seas Beneath poster
Seas Beneath 30th January 1931 as Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
Action poster
Action 12th September 1921 as Soda Water Manning
Pals poster
Pals 1st December 1910 as Denton