Francis Ford
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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Movies (49)
The Sun Shines Bright
as Feeney
1953
Toughest Man in Arizona
1952
The Quiet Man
as Dan Tobin
1952
The Living Bible
as Samaritan Leper
1952
Rim of the Wheel
as Mr. Dickerson
1951
Wagon Master
as Mr. Peachtree
1950
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
1949
San Antone Ambush
as Major Farnsworth
1949
Frontier Investigator
as Ed Garnett
1949
3 Godfathers
as Drunk (uncredited)
1948
The Far Frontier
as Alf Sharper
1948
The Plunderers
as Barnaby
1948
Eyes of Texas
as Thad Cameron
1948
The Timber Trail
as Ralph Baker
1948
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
as Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
1948
Fort Apache
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
1948
Bandits of Dark Canyon
as Horse Trader
1947
Unconquered
as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
1947
Driftwood
as Abner Green
1947
High Tide
as Pop Garrow
1947
Gunfighters
as Cook (uncredited)
1947
California
as Jessie (uncredited)
1947
Wake Up and Dream
as Old Man at Counter
1946
My Darling Clementine
as Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
1946
Sister Kenny
as Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
1946
Accomplice
as King Connors
1946
College Queen
as Pop, The Janitor
1946
Incendiary Blonde
as Ranch Owner (uncredited)
1945
Wildfire
as Ezra Mills
1945
The White Gorilla
as Mr. Stacey
1945
Murder, He Says
as Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
1945
Hangover Square
as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
1945
Mom and Dad
as Dr. Rubin
1945
The Princess and the Pirate
as Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
1944
The Climax
as Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
1944
Home in Indiana
as Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
1944
The Desperadoes
as Hank
1943
The Ox-Bow Incident
as Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
1943
Outlaws of Pine Ridge
as Bartender
1942
The Mummy's Tomb
as Townsman (uncredited)
1942
King of the Mounties
as Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)
1942
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
as Tavern Keeper
1942
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
as Caretaker
1942
They Died with Their Boots On
as Veteran (uncredited)
1941
Riders of the Purple Sage
as Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
1941
Last of the Duanes
as Luke Stevens
1941
Western Union
as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
1941
Tobacco Road
1941
Romance of the Rio Grande
as Stagecoach Driver
1941
