Francis Ford
Known for Acting · 262 credits
- Born
- 1881-08-12
- Died
- 1953-09-05
- 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.
Known For
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
Fort Apache
1948
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Stagecoach
1939
as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
Frankenstein
1931
as Hans (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Migrant (uncredited)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
TV Shows (1)
Movies (261)
Fort Apache
1948
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Stagecoach
1939
as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
Frankenstein
1931
as Hans (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Migrant (uncredited)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
Tobacco Road
1941
The Desperadoes
1943
as Hank
The Quiet Man
1952
as Dan Tobin
Unconquered
1947
as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
My Darling Clementine
1946
as Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
3 Godfathers
1948
as Drunk (uncredited)
The Informer
1935
as 'Judge' Flynn
A Star Is Born
1937
as William Gregory (uncredited)
Western Union
1941
as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
Driftwood
1947
as Abner Green
The Climax
1944
as Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
The Outcast
1912
as Evans, a Trapper
Pilgrimage
1933
as Mayor Elmer Briggs
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939
as Sam Boone (uncredited)
Slave Ship
1937
as Scraps
Hangover Square
1945
as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
Thundering Hoofs
1922
as Daddy Bill / 'Colonel' Bill
A Free Soul
1931
as Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
Judge Priest
1934
as Juror No. 12
Wagon Master
1950
as Mr. Peachtree
Kathleen Mavourneen
1930
as James, the butler
Sister Kenny
1946
as Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
Tangled Fortunes
1932
as Matt Higgins
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Veteran (uncredited)
Abraham Lincoln
1930
as Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
Diamond Frontier
1940
as Derek Bluje
California
1947
as Jessie (uncredited)
Possessed
1931
as Drunken Husband (uncredited)
Officer '444'
1926
as Fire Chief
Mannequin
1938
as Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
The Plunderers
1948
as Barnaby
Drums Along the Mohawk
1939
as Joe Boleo
Paddy O'Day
1936
as Immigration Officer Tom McGuire
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
as Townsman (uncredited)
Paris in Spring
1935
as Drunken Peasant
Wildfire
1945
as Ezra Mills
Three Faces West
1940
as Farmer Bill, with Higgins
Gunfighters
1947
as Cook (uncredited)
The Last Train from Madrid
1937
as Pedro Elias (uncredited)
Toughest Man in Arizona
1952
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1942
as Caretaker
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
as Corporal O'Toole
Educating Father
1936
as Sheriff Hart
Doctor Bull
1933
as Mr. Herring
The Heart of Maryland
1927
as Jefferson Davis
The Princess and the Pirate
1944
as Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
Charlie Chan's Courage
1934
as Hewitt
Roman Scandals
1933
as Roman Citizen (uncredited)
Checkers
1937
as Daniel Snodgrass
Goin' to Town
1935
as Sheriff
The Plough and the Stars
1936
as Old Man (uncredited)
Geronimo
1939
as Scout
The Front Page
1931
as Carl - Detective (uncredited)
In Old Chicago
1938
as Driver
Air Mail
1932
as Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Circus
1936
as John Gaines
The World Moves On
1934
as Legionaire in Trench
The Deserter
1912
as The Deserter
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Feeney
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Efe
Murder, He Says
1945
as Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
Mom and Dad
1945
as Dr. Rubin
The Texans
1938
as Uncle Dud
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
1942
as Tavern Keeper
Bad Lands
1939
as Charlie Garth
The Fortune Favors the Brave
1908
The Village Blacksmith
1922
as Asa Martin
The Fighting Heart
1925
as Town Fool
High Tide
1947
as Pop Garrow
Home in Indiana
1944
as Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
Washington at Valley Forge
1914
as The Spy
The Far Frontier
1948
as Alf Sharper
Eyes of Texas
1948
as Thad Cameron
Incendiary Blonde
1945
as Ranch Owner (uncredited)
Riders of the Purple Sage
1941
as Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
Charlie Chan's Secret
1936
as Captain of salvage ship
The Black Watch
1929
as MacGregor (uncredited)
Upstream
1927
as Juggler
Frontier Investigator
1949
as Ed Garnett
Kentucky Moonshine
1938
as Grandpa Hatfield
Seas Beneath
1931
as Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
Viva Cisco Kid
1940
as Proprietor
Lucky Cisco Kid
1940
as Court Clerk
John Ermine of the Yellowstone
1917
as John Ermine
Gordon of Ghost City
1933
as Jim Carmody
Action
1921
as Soda Water Manning
The Broken Coin
1915
as Count Frederick
The Arizonian
1935
as Mayor Ed Comstock
Scandal for Sale
1932
as Belmont Hotel Desk Clerk
King of the Mounties
1942
as Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)
Smoky
1933
as Horse Buyer
The Rider of Death Valley
1932
as Gabe
Pirate Treasure
1934
as Dick's Friend at the Airfield
The Trail of '98
1928
as Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)
South of Pago Pago
1940
as Foster
Life in the Raw
1933
as Sheriff Myles
The Girl of the Golden West
1938
as Miner
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1927
as Captain (uncredited)
The Purple Mask
1916
as Phil Kelly/The Sphinx
Sins of Man
1936
as Town Drunk
The Timber Trail
1948
as Ralph Baker
Accomplice
1946
as King Connors
The Invaders
1912
as Colonel James Bryson
Sleepers East
1934
as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
The White Gorilla
1945
as Mr. Stacey
The Demon of the Sky
1917
as Phil Kelly/The Sphinx
A Study in Scarlet
1914
as Sherlock Holmes
Ridin' Thunder
1925
as Frank Douglas
His Majesty Dick Turpin
1916
as Prince Frederick aka Dick Turpin
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
1933
as Captain Hallett
Last of the Duanes
1941
as Luke Stevens
Lash of the Whip
1924
as 'Hurricane' Smith
Romance of the Rio Grande
1941
as Stagecoach Driver
About Francis Ford
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 fro… With 262 credits spanning from 1908 to 1953, Francis Ford has appeared in 261 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Francis Ford Movies
- Fort Apache (1948) — as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
- Stagecoach (1939) — as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
- Frankenstein (1931) — as Hans (uncredited)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) — as Migrant (uncredited)
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) — as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
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