Francis Ford
Birthday: 1881-08-14 | Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, USAFrom 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.
Film
Jouer
Role
jouer Feeney (Old Backwoodsman)
jouer Dan Tobin
jouer Ed Garnett
jouer Major Farnsworth
jouer Alf Sharper
jouer Barnaby
jouer Thad Cameron
jouer Abner Green
jouer Horse Trader
jouer Pop Garrow
jouer King Connors
jouer Ezra Mills
jouer Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
jouer Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
jouer Court Clerk
jouer Foster
jouer Proprietor
jouer Charlie Garth
jouer Uncle Dud
jouer Scraps
jouer Cpl. O'Toole
jouer John Gaines
jouer Don Pablo Gonzales
jouer Sheriff Myles
jouer Gabe
jouer Judd Ogden
jouer Jim Rodney
jouer Don Pedro Madero