Francis Ford
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.
Acted Movies
Director: John Ford
Writers: John Ford,
Cast: Arthur Shields, Barry Fitzgerald, Eileen Crowe, Francis Ford, John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, May Craig, Mildred Natwick, Victor McLaglen, Ward Bond,
Written Movies
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola,
Cast: Alden Ehrenreich, Anthony Fusco, Ben Chaplin, Bruce A. Miroglio, Bruce Dern, David Paymer, Don Novello, Elle Fanning, Joanne Whalley, Val Kilmer,
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola,
Cast: Chris Penn, Dennis Hopper, Diana Scarwid, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Spano, William Smith,
Director: Jack Clayton
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola,
Cast: Bruce Dern, Edward Herrmann, Howard Da Silva, Karen Black, Lois Chiles, Mia Farrow, Robert Redford, Roberts Blossom, Sam Waterston, Scott Wilson,
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola,
Cast: Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Gianni Russo, James Caan, John Marley, Marlon Brando, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, Talia Shire,
Director: René Clément
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola,
Cast: Alain Delon, Bruno Cremer, Charles Boyer, Claude Dauphin, George Chakiris, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Kirk Douglas, Leslie Caron, Pierre Dux,
Director: Roger Corman
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola,
Cast: Cathie Merchant, Debra Paget, Elisha Cook Jr., Frank Maxwell, Guy Wilkerson, John Dierkes, Leo Gordon, Lon Chaney Jr., Milton Parsons, Vincent Price,