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Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Birthday: 1881-08-14 | Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1953
The Sun Shines Bright

as    Feeney

1952
The Quiet Man

as    Dan Tobin

1949
Frontier Investigator

as    Ed Garnett

1949
San Antone Ambush

as    Major Farnsworth

1948
The Far Frontier

as    Alf Sharper

1948
Eyes of Texas

as    Thad Cameron

1947
Driftwood

as    Abner Green

1947
Bandits of Dark Canyon

as    Horse Trader

1947
High Tide

as    Pop Garrow

1946
Accomplice

as    King Connors

1945
Wildfire

as    Ezra Mills

1945
Murder, He Says

as    Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)

1945
Hangover Square

as    Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)

1940
Lucky Cisco Kid

as    Court Clerk

1940
South of Pago Pago

as    Foster

1940
Viva Cisco Kid

as    Proprietor

1939
Bad Lands

as    Charlie Garth

1938
The Texans

as    Uncle Dud

1937
Slave Ship

as    Scraps

1936
The Prisoner of Shark Island

as    Corporal O'Toole

1936
Charlie Chan at the Circus

as    John Gaines

1933
The Man from Monterey

as    Don Pablo Gonzales

1933
Life in the Raw

as    Sheriff Myles

1932
The Rider of Death Valley

as    Gabe

1932
Destry Rides Again

as    Judd Ogden

1931
Battling with Buffalo Bill

as    Jim Rodney

1930
Sons of the Saddle

as    'Red' Slade

1930
Song of the Caballero

as    Don Pedro Madero

1927
The Devil's Saddle

as    Pete Hepburn