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 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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ActingBirthday
August 12, 1881Deathday
September 5, 1953Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
294Place of birth
Portland, Maine, USAAlso known as
J. Francis O'Fearna, Francis Feeney, Frank Thomas FeeneyCast credits
The Grapes of Wrath
(uncredited) (unconfirmed)Stagecoach
Billy Pickett (uncredited)The Quiet Man
Dan TobinThe Princess and the Pirate
Drunken Pirate (uncredited)A Star Is Born
William Gregory (uncredited)Judge Priest
Juror No. 12Mannequin
Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)Charlie Chan at the Circus
John GainesCharlie Chan's Secret
Captain of salvage shipWagon Master
Mr. PeachtreeThe Girl of the Golden West
MinerHigh Tide
Pop GarrowAccomplice
King ConnorsThe Man from Monterey
Don Pablo GonzalesDrums Along the Mohawk
Joe BoleoThe Prisoner of Shark Island
Corporal O'TooleThe White Gorilla
Mr. StaceyThe Man Who Wouldn't Die
CaretakerDriftwood
Abner GreenThe Far Frontier
Alf SharperThe Sun Shines Bright
FeeneyCrew credits
The Ball Player and the Bandit
DirectorThe Invaders
DirectorCuster's Last Fight
DirectorOfficer '444'
DirectorThe Adventures of Peg o' the Ring
DirectorThe Broken Coin
DirectorLucille Love: The Girl of Mystery
Director, WriterThe Vault of Mystery
DirectorThe Bandit's Wager
Director, ProducerThe Craving
Director, StoryThe Mystery Of 13
DirectorThe Post Telegrapher
DirectorThe Tornado
StoryUnmasked
DirectorThundering Hoofs
DirectorThe Stampede
DirectorThe Power God
DirectorThe Leap
DirectorGold Grabbers
Director