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)
Fort Apache
1948
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Stagecoach
1939
as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Migrant (uncredited)
The Quiet Man
1952
as Dan Tobin
Tobacco Road
1941
My Darling Clementine
1946
as Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
The Desperadoes
1943
as Hank
Unconquered
1947
as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
The Informer
1935
as 'Judge' Flynn
3 Godfathers
1948
as Drunk (uncredited)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
1949
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
1937
as William Gregory (uncredited)
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939
as Sam Boone (uncredited)
Driftwood
1947
as Abner Green
Sister Kenny
1946
as Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
Western Union
1941
as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
The Climax
1944
as Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
Wagon Master
1950
as Mr. Peachtree
California
1947
as Jessie (uncredited)
The Plunderers
1948
as Barnaby
Abraham Lincoln
1930
as Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Veteran (uncredited)
Possessed
1931
as Drunken Husband (uncredited)
Judge Priest
1934
as Juror No. 12
Educating Father
1936
as Sheriff Hart
Drums Along the Mohawk
1939
as Joe Boleo
Thundering Hoofs
1922
as Daddy Bill / 'Colonel' Bill
Hangover Square
1945
as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
Kathleen Mavourneen
1930
as James, the butler
Pilgrimage
1933
as Mayor Elmer Briggs
The Outcast
1912
as Evans, a Trapper
Slave Ship
1937
as Scraps
The Princess and the Pirate
1944
as Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
Officer '444'
1926
as Fire Chief
Tangled Fortunes
1932
as Matt Higgins
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
as Townsman (uncredited)
Diamond Frontier
1940
as Derek Bluje
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
as Corporal O'Toole
Paddy O'Day
1936
as Immigration Officer Tom McGuire
Geronimo
1939
as Scout
A Free Soul
1931
as Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
The Heart of Maryland
1927
as Jefferson Davis
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1942
as Caretaker
The Deserter
1912
as The Deserter
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
Checkers
1937
as Daniel Snodgrass
Gunfighters
1947
as Cook (uncredited)
The Front Page
1931
as Carl - Detective (uncredited)
Mannequin
1938
as Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
Toughest Man in Arizona
1952
Three Faces West
1940
as Farmer Bill, with Higgins
Eyes of Texas
1948
as Thad Cameron
The Last Train from Madrid
1937
as Pedro Elias (uncredited)
The Village Blacksmith
1922
as Asa Martin
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Efe
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
1933
as Captain Hallett
The Black Watch
1929
as MacGregor (uncredited)
Wildfire
1945
as Ezra Mills
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Feeney
In Old Chicago
1938
as Driver
Paris in Spring
1935
as Drunken Peasant
Mom and Dad
1945
as Dr. Rubin
Doctor Bull
1933
as Mr. Herring
Charlie Chan at the Circus
1936
as John Gaines
Air Mail
1932
as Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)
Riders of the Purple Sage
1941
as Inebriated Courtroom Spectator
Upstream
1927
as Juggler
Ridin' Thunder
1925
as Frank Douglas
Goin' to Town
1935
as Sheriff
Roman Scandals
1933
as Roman Citizen (uncredited)
The Texans
1938
as Uncle Dud
The Arizonian
1935
as Mayor Ed Comstock
Incendiary Blonde
1945
as Ranch Owner (uncredited)
Charlie Chan's Courage
1934
as Hewitt
The World Moves On
1934
as Legionaire in Trench
The Fortune Favors the Brave
1908
Murder, He Says
1945
as Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
Murder in Trinidad
1934
as Davenant
King of the Mounties
1942
as Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)
The Far Frontier
1948
as Alf Sharper
Scandal for Sale
1932
as Belmont Hotel Desk Clerk
The Fighting Heart
1925
as Town Fool
Washington at Valley Forge
1914
as The Spy
Sleepers East
1934
as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
The Plough and the Stars
1936
as Old Man (uncredited)
The Trail of '98
1928
as Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)
Charlie Chan's Secret
1936
as Captain of salvage ship
High Tide
1947
as Pop Garrow
Frontier Investigator
1949
as Ed Garnett
South of Pago Pago
1940
as Foster
Kentucky Moonshine
1938
as Grandpa Hatfield
Pirate Treasure
1934
as Dick's Friend at the Airfield
Seas Beneath
1931
as Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
Gordon of Ghost City
1933
as Jim Carmody
Action
1921
as Soda Water Manning
John Ermine of the Yellowstone
1917
as John Ermine
Accomplice
1946
as King Connors
Smoky
1933
as Horse Buyer
Viva Cisco Kid
1940
as Proprietor
Soft Shoes
1925
as Quig Mundy
Romance of the Rio Grande
1941
as Stagecoach Driver
Clancy of the Mounted
1933
as Inspector Cabot
Home in Indiana
1944
as Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
Last of the Duanes
1941
as Luke Stevens
The Girl of the Golden West
1938
as Miner
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1927
as Captain (uncredited)
The Wreck of the Hesperus
1927
as John Hazzard
Mine to Keep
1923
as Jack Deering
Bad Lands
1939
as Charlie Garth
Sins of Man
1936
as Town Drunk
The Timber Trail
1948
as Ralph Baker
The Silent Mystery
1918
as Phil Kelly
The Lariat Kid
1929
as Cal Gregg
Lucky Cisco Kid
1940
as Court Clerk
The Broken Coin
1915
as Count Frederick
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
1942
as Tavern Keeper
His Majesty Dick Turpin
1916
as Prince Frederick aka Dick Turpin
The Man from Monterey
1933
as Don Pablo Gonzales
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)
- Fort Apache (1948) — as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
- Stagecoach (1939) — as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) — as Migrant (uncredited)
- The Quiet Man (1952) — as Dan Tobin
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