Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Known For:Acting
Gender:Male
Birthday:1881-08-12
Place of Birth:Portland, Maine, USA
Also Known As: J. Francis O'Fearna / Francis Feeney / Frank Thomas Feeney /
Known For: Acting Gender: Male Birthday: 1881-08-12 More

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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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The Quiet Man
Romance Comedy Drama
Wagon Master
Adventure Western
The Far Frontier
Action Western
Eyes of Texas
Action Western
Unconquered
Drama Adventure History
Driftwood
Drama Family
High Tide
Mystery Crime
My Darling Clementine
Western Romance Drama
College Queen
Comedy Music
The White Gorilla
Action Adventure
Murder, He Says
Comedy Mystery Crime
The Climax
Music Horror Thriller
Home in Indiana
Adventure Drama Romance
The Mummy's Tomb
Horror Mystery Fantasy
King of the Mounties
Western Adventure
They Died with Their Boots On
Western War Drama Romance
Three Faces West
Drama Romance Western
Stagecoach
Western Adventure
Mannequin
Drama Romance
Slave Ship
Adventure Drama
Gentle Julia
Comedy Drama Romance
Charlie Chan at the Circus
Crime Mystery Comedy Thriller
Paddy O'Day
Comedy Drama Music Romance
Charlie Chan's Secret
Crime Mystery Thriller
This Is the Life
Comedy Drama Music
The Arizonian
Western Adventure Music Romance
Judge Priest
Comedy Drama Romance
The World Moves On
Drama History Romance War
Pirate Treasure
Action Adventure
Sleepers East
Comedy Crime Mystery
Smoky
Western
Doctor Bull
Comedy Drama
Pilgrimage
Drama War Romance
The Lost Special
Action Adventure
Air Mail
Adventure Drama
Frankenstein
Drama Horror Science Fiction
Possessed
Drama Romance
A Free Soul
Drama Romance
The Jade Box
Action Crime
The Black Watch
Drama Adventure War
The Trail of '98
Adventure Action
The Heart of Maryland
Action Drama Romance War
Upstream
Comedy Drama
Soft Shoes
Western Romance Crime Comedy
Hearts of Oak
Romance Drama
Lash of the Whip
Adventure Western
Mine to Keep
Drama Romance
Unmasked
Crime Drama Adventure
The Broken Coin
Mystery Adventure
The Deserter
Western Drama
The Immortal Alamo
War History Drama
Billy and His Pal
Western Drama Romance
Speed Versus Death
Thriller Western
  • name:Francis Ford
  • Known For:Acting
  • Gender:Male
  • Birthday:1881-08-12
  • Place of Birth:Portland, Maine, USA
  • Also Known As: J. Francis O'Fearna · Francis Feeney · Frank Thomas Feeney ·
  • 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.
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