Francis Ford
Acting
Born 1881-08-12
Died 1953-09-05
Portland, Maine, USA
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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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Acting
54 credits
Frankenstein
Stagecoach
3 Godfathers
Fort Apache
The Grapes of Wrath
My Darling Clementine
The Quiet Man
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Unconquered
They Died with Their Boots On
Western Union
Possessed
Young Mr. Lincoln
Wagon Master
A Star Is Born
The Ox-Bow Incident
In Old Chicago
The Princess and the Pirate
Drums Along the Mohawk
Abraham Lincoln
The Informer
Hangover Square
The Front Page
California
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Driftwood
Gunfighters
The Sun Shines Bright
Air Mail
The Desperadoes
Action
Speed Cop
Sister Kenny
Roman Scandals
King of the Mounties
The Climax
Incendiary Blonde
Checkers
Thundering Hoofs
Slave Ship
A Free Soul
The Last Train from Madrid
Officer '444'
Eyes of Texas
Ridin' Thunder
The Mummy's Tomb
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Geronimo
The Texans
The Plough and the Stars
Pilgrimage
The Plunderers
South of Pago Pago
The World Moves On
Directing
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