Francis Ford (actor)
Francis Ford | |
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Ford in 1915 | |
| Born | Francis Joseph Feeney August 14, 1881 Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 1953 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | J. Francis O'Fearna |
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| Years active | 1909–1953 |
| Spouse(s) | Elsie Van Name (1909–1934) (2 children) Mary Armstrong (1935–1953) (his death) |
| Children | 2, including Philip Ford |
Francis Ford (born Francis Joseph Feeney; August 14, 1881 – September 5, 1953) was an American film actor, writer and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of film director John Ford. As an actor, director and producer, he was one of the first filmmakers in Hollywood.
He also appeared in many of his brother John's movies as a character actor, including The Informer (1935), Young Mr. Lincoln (1939), and The Quiet Man (1952). He gave a memorable performance as one of the men who are lynched in The Ox-Bow Incident.