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
TV Shows (1)
Movies (261)
Stagecoach
1939
as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
Frankenstein
1931
as Hans (uncredited)
Fort Apache
1948
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
The Quiet Man
1952
as Dan Tobin
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Migrant (uncredited)
3 Godfathers
1948
as Drunk (uncredited)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
My Darling Clementine
1946
as Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
The Desperadoes
1943
as Hank
Unconquered
1947
as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
Western Union
1941
as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
A Star Is Born
1937
as William Gregory (uncredited)
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
Drums Along the Mohawk
1939
as Joe Boleo
Wagon Master
1950
as Mr. Peachtree
California
1947
as Jessie (uncredited)
Abraham Lincoln
1930
as Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
Tobacco Road
1941
Slave Ship
1937
as Scraps
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Veteran (uncredited)
The Informer
1935
as 'Judge' Flynn
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
as Corporal O'Toole
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
as Townsman (uncredited)
In Old Chicago
1938
as Driver
The Climax
1944
as Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
Possessed
1931
as Drunken Husband (uncredited)
A Free Soul
1931
as Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
The Plunderers
1948
as Barnaby
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939
as Sam Boone (uncredited)
Paddy O'Day
1936
as Immigration Officer Tom McGuire
The Princess and the Pirate
1944
as Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
Hangover Square
1945
as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
The Front Page
1931
as Carl - Detective (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
1933
as Roman Citizen (uncredited)
Sister Kenny
1946
as Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
The Last Train from Madrid
1937
as Pedro Elias (uncredited)
Driftwood
1947
as Abner Green
Mannequin
1938
as Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
Judge Priest
1934
as Juror No. 12
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Feeney
Gunfighters
1947
as Cook (uncredited)
Geronimo
1939
as Scout
The Timber Trail
1948
as Ralph Baker
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Efe
Charlie Chan at the Circus
1936
as John Gaines
The Arizonian
1935
as Mayor Ed Comstock
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
The Plough and the Stars
1936
as Old Man (uncredited)
Pilgrimage
1933
as Mayor Elmer Briggs
Mom and Dad
1945
as Dr. Rubin
Home in Indiana
1944
as Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
Three Faces West
1940
as Farmer Bill, with Higgins
The Black Watch
1929
as MacGregor (uncredited)
Toughest Man in Arizona
1952
The Rider of Death Valley
1932
as Gabe
Murder, He Says
1945
as Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
Doctor Bull
1933
as Mr. Herring
Riders of the Purple Sage
1941
as Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
Eyes of Texas
1948
as Thad Cameron
Sins of Man
1936
as Town Drunk
Viva Cisco Kid
1940
as Proprietor
Billy and His Pal
1911
as Jim - the Cowpuncher
The Heart of Maryland
1927
as Jefferson Davis
Action
1921
as Soda Water Manning
Gentle Julia
1936
as Tubbs, Fish Peddler
Air Mail
1932
as Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)
The Fighting Heart
1925
as Town Fool
Goin' to Town
1935
as Sheriff
The World Moves On
1934
as Legionaire in Trench
Lucky Cisco Kid
1940
as Court Clerk
High Tide
1947
as Pop Garrow
This Is the Life
1935
as Sticky Jones
The Texans
1938
as Uncle Dud
Bandits of Dark Canyon
1947
as Horse Trader
San Antone Ambush
1949
as Major Farnsworth
The Broken Coin
1915
as Count Frederick
The Village Blacksmith
1922
as Asa Martin
Bad Lands
1939
as Charlie Garth
Paris in Spring
1935
as Drunken Peasant
Little Miss Nobody
1936
as Detective
Upstream
1927
as Juggler
Scandal for Sale
1932
as Belmont Hotel Desk Clerk
The Impatient Maiden
1932
as Insane Asylum Warden (uncredited)
Gordon of Ghost City
1933
as Jim Carmody
Sleepers East
1934
as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Outlaws of Pine Ridge
1942
as Bartender
The Girl of the Golden West
1938
as Miner
Incendiary Blonde
1945
as Ranch Owner (uncredited)
Smoky
1933
as Horse Buyer
South of Pago Pago
1940
as Foster
Mister Antonio
1929
as Bit Role (uncredited)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1927
as Captain (uncredited)
Kentucky Moonshine
1938
as Grandpa Hatfield
Accomplice
1946
as King Connors
Charlie Chan's Secret
1936
as Captain of salvage ship
The Purple Mask
1916
as Phil Kelly/The Sphinx
The Trail of '98
1928
as Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)
Wildfire
1945
as Ezra Mills
Destry Rides Again
1932
as Judd Ogden
Wake Up and Dream
1946
as Old Man at Counter
Three Jumps Ahead
1923
as Ben McLean
Taming the West
1925
as Frosty Miller
The Stampede
1921
as Robert Wagner
The Cry of Erin
1916
as Shemus O'Brien
Murder in Trinidad
1934
as Davenant
Ridin' Thunder
1925
as Frank Douglas
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1942
as Caretaker
The Far Frontier
1948
as Alf Sharper
Diamond Frontier
1940
as Derek Bluje
Pirate Treasure
1934
as Dick's Friend at the Airfield
The Man from Monterey
1933
as Don Pablo Gonzales
Frontier Investigator
1949
as Ed Garnett
Life in the Raw
1933
as Sheriff Myles
Charlie Chan's Courage
1934
as Hewitt
Romance of the Rio Grande
1941
as Stagecoach Driver
Educating Father
1936
as Sheriff Hart
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
1942
as Tavern Keeper
One Glorious Scrap
1927
as Ralph Curtis
Soft Shoes
1925
as Quig Mundy
Checkers
1937
as Daniel Snodgrass
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
- Stagecoach (1939) — as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
- Frankenstein (1931) — as Hans (uncredited)
- Fort Apache (1948) — as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
- The Quiet Man (1952) — as Dan Tobin
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) — as Migrant (uncredited)
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