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)
Frankenstein
1931
as Hans (uncredited)
Speed Cop
1926
as The Silk Thief
3 Godfathers
1948
as Drunk (uncredited)
Unconquered
1947
as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
The Quiet Man
1952
as Dan Tobin
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Migrant (uncredited)
Stagecoach
1939
as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
Fort Apache
1948
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Possessed
1931
as Drunken Husband (uncredited)
Action
1921
as Soda Water Manning
Checkers
1937
as Daniel Snodgrass
My Darling Clementine
1946
as Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
Ridin' Thunder
1925
as Frank Douglas
Drums Along the Mohawk
1939
as Joe Boleo
Gunfighters
1947
as Cook (uncredited)
Driftwood
1947
as Abner Green
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Veteran (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
1937
as William Gregory (uncredited)
The Leap
1917
The Unexpected
1916
as The Mexican Foreman
Thundering Hoofs
1922
as Daddy Bill / 'Colonel' Bill
College Queen
1946
as Pop, The Janitor
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939
as Sam Boone (uncredited)
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
as Corporal O'Toole
Western Union
1941
as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
The Informer
1935
as 'Judge' Flynn
Uncle Jim
1910
Sister Kenny
1946
as Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
Wagon Master
1950
as Mr. Peachtree
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
The Desperadoes
1943
as Hank
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Feeney
The White Gorilla
1945
as Mr. Stacey
In Old Chicago
1938
as Driver
Officer '444'
1926
as Fire Chief
Abraham Lincoln
1930
as Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
Incendiary Blonde
1945
as Ranch Owner (uncredited)
Washington at Valley Forge
1914
as The Spy
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
as Townsman (uncredited)
Screen Snapshots Series 1, Number 16
1920
as The Director / Self
The Branded Sombrero
1928
as Link Jarvis
Little Miss Nobody
1936
as Detective
Eyes of Texas
1948
as Thad Cameron
The Princess and the Pirate
1944
as Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
Sons of the Saddle
1930
as 'Red' Slade
The Bandit's Wager
1916
as Nan's Brother / The Bandit
The Impatient Maiden
1932
as Insane Asylum Warden (uncredited)
The Girl of the Golden West
1938
as Miner
Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery
1914
as Hugo Loubeque
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Efe
Outlaws of Pine Ridge
1942
as Bartender
Tobacco Road
1941
Hangover Square
1945
as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
Last of the Duanes
1941
as Luke Stevens
The Mounted Stranger
1930
as 'Spider' Coy
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
Three Faces West
1940
as Farmer Bill, with Higgins
The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring
1916
as Dr. Lund, Junior
The Sign of the Cactus
1925
as Panhandle George
Berlin Via America
1918
as Phil Kelly
The Trail of '98
1928
as Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1942
as Caretaker
Cowboys and Bachelor Girls
1910
as The Cowboy Hero
The Front Page
1931
as Carl - Detective (uncredited)
The Demon of the Sky
1917
as Phil Kelly/The Sphinx
The Climax
1944
as Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
When Lincoln Paid
1913
The Last Train from Madrid
1937
as Pedro Elias (uncredited)
California
1947
as Jessie (uncredited)
Pilgrimage
1933
as Mayor Elmer Briggs
Slave Ship
1937
as Scraps
Murder, He Says
1945
as Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
Taming the West
1925
as Frosty Miller
The Vault of Mystery
1917
King of the Mounties
1942
as Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
1933
as Captain Hallett
This Is the Life
1935
as Sticky Jones
Brennon o' the Moor
1916
as Willy Brennon
Behind the Mask
1916
as Prince Frederick aka Dick Turpin
A Study in Scarlet
1914
as Sherlock Holmes
A Rough Night on the Bridge
1910
Air Mail
1932
as Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Circus
1936
as John Gaines
Upstream
1927
as Juggler
Goin' to Town
1935
as Sheriff
Judge Priest
1934
as Juror No. 12
The Texans
1938
as Uncle Dud
Doctor Bull
1933
as Mr. Herring
The Black Watch
1929
as MacGregor (uncredited)
The Battle of Bull Run
1913
as Abraham Lincoln
In the Fall of '64
1914
as Capt. Ford - the Southern Officer
The Plough and the Stars
1936
as Old Man (uncredited)
Heroes of the West
1932
as Cavalry Captain
Roman Scandals
1933
as Roman Citizen (uncredited)
Charlie Chan's Secret
1936
as Captain of salvage ship
One Glorious Scrap
1927
as Ralph Curtis
Scandal for Sale
1932
as Belmont Hotel Desk Clerk
In the Hot Lands
1911
as The County Doctor
A Free Soul
1931
as Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
His Majesty Dick Turpin
1916
as Prince Frederick aka Dick Turpin
The Man from Monterey
1933
as Don Pablo Gonzales
Kentucky Moonshine
1938
as Grandpa Hatfield
The World Moves On
1934
as Legionaire in Trench
Mom and Dad
1945
as Dr. Rubin
Paddy O'Day
1936
as Immigration Officer Tom McGuire
The Madcap Queen of Crona
1916
as Prince Frederick
A Texas Joke
1910
The Cry of Erin
1916
as Shemus O'Brien
The Heart of Maryland
1927
as Jefferson Davis
Pirate Treasure
1934
as Dick's Friend at the Airfield
Billy's Sister
1910
as Billy
Seas Beneath
1931
as Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
Mary's Stratagem
1911
as Bill
Lucky Cisco Kid
1940
as Court Clerk
The Purple Domino
1917
as Hugo Loubeque
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
1942
as Tavern Keeper
Lash of the Whip
1924
as 'Hurricane' Smith
Gordon of Ghost City
1933
as Jim Carmody
Out for Mischief
1910
as The Father
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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- Frankenstein (1931) — as Hans (uncredited)
- Speed Cop (1926) — as The Silk Thief
- 3 Godfathers (1948) — as Drunk (uncredited)
- Unconquered (1947) — as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
- The Quiet Man (1952) — as Dan Tobin
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