Francis Ford

Actor · 1881–1953 · Portland, Maine, USA

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.

Acted in 190

1950s

1953
The Sun Shines Bright
Feeney
66
1952
Toughest Man in Arizona
Movie · Western
The Quiet Man
Dan Tobin
81
1951
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
TV · 8 Seasons · Western
1950
Wagon Master
Mr. Peachtree

1940s

1949
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
79
San Antone Ambush
Major Farnsworth
Frontier Investigator
Ed Garnett
1948
3 Godfathers
Drunk (uncredited)
76
The Far Frontier
Alf Sharper
The Plunderers
Barnaby
Eyes of Texas
Thad Cameron
The Timber Trail
Ralph Baker
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
Fort Apache
Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
80
1947
Bandits of Dark Canyon
Horse Trader
Unconquered
Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
73
Driftwood
Abner Green
High Tide
Pop Garrow
Gunfighters
Cook (uncredited)
California
Jessie (uncredited)
1946
Wake Up and Dream
Old Man at Counter
My Darling Clementine
Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
83
Sister Kenny
Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
Accomplice
King Connors
College Queen
Pop, The Janitor
1945
Incendiary Blonde
Ranch Owner (uncredited)
Wildfire
Ezra Mills
The White Gorilla
Mr. Stacey
33
Murder, He Says
Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
Hangover Square
Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
73
Mom and Dad
Dr. Rubin
1944
The Princess and the Pirate
Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
68
The Climax
Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
Home in Indiana
Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
63
1943
The Desperadoes
Hank
68
The Ox-Bow Incident
Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
1942
Outlaws of Pine Ridge
Bartender
The Mummy's Tomb
Townsman (uncredited)
King of the Mounties
Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
Tavern Keeper
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
Caretaker
1941
They Died with Their Boots On
Veteran (uncredited)
72
Riders of the Purple Sage
Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
Last of the Duanes
Luke Stevens
Western Union
Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
68
Tobacco Road
Movie · Comedy · Drama
65
Romance of the Rio Grande
Stagecoach Driver
1940
Diamond Frontier
Derek Bluje
South of Pago Pago
Foster
Three Faces West
Farmer Bill, with Higgins
Lucky Cisco Kid
Court Clerk
Viva Cisco Kid
Proprietor
The Grapes of Wrath
Migrant (uncredited)
88