Born: May 1, 1916 – Died: August 30, 2006
Glenn Ford, the legendary actor, was born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford in Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne, Quebec, Canada, to Hannah Wood (Mitchell) and Newton Ford, a railroad executive. When he was eight years old, his family relocated to Santa Monica, California. Glenn's journey into acting began with high school plays and later with the West Coast, a traveling theater company. He was discovered in 1939 by talent scout Tom Moore, leading to a contract with Columbia Pictures. This marked a significant shift in the studio's approach, as they started developing their own contract stars. Glenn Ford's career spanned over 50 years and included more than 100 films, with his notable contributions in westerns and film noir classics.
Early Life and Career
Glenn Ford's childhood was marked by his move from Canada to California at a young age, where he developed a passion for acting through high school plays and later with the West Coast theater company. He didn't attend university but instead pursued a career in acting. His first professional role came in 1939 when he was discovered by talent scout Tom Moore, leading to a contract with Columbia Pictures.
Ford's first major successful role came with his appearance in the 1946 film noir classic, "Gilda," which established him as a leading actor. This role had a significant impact on his career and helped him gain recognition in Hollywood.
Throughout his illustrious career, Glenn Ford earned several awards, including a BAFTA Award nomination. He was known for his versatility, excelling in a wide range of roles, from westerns to film noirs.
In his personal life, Glenn Ford was married to tap dancer Eleanor Powell in 1943, and they had one son, Peter Ford. They later divorced, and he married Jeanne Baus in 1993.
Apart from his acting prowess, Ford was also known for his deep and calming voice, which made him a sought-after narrator for documentaries.
Glenn Ford's impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry is undeniable, as he left a lasting legacy through his extensive filmography and contributions to various genres. He is considered an icon and legend, remembered fondly by fans for his remarkable career spanning over half a century.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Final Verdict (TV Movie) | Rev. Rogers |
| 1991 | Raw Nerve | Captain Gavin |
| 1990 | Border Shootout | Sheriff John Danaher |
| 1989 | Casablanca Express | Major Gen. Williams |
| 1986 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Lucas Wheeler |
| 1981 | Happy Birthday to Me | Dr. David Faraday |
| 1980 | Virus | President Richardson |
| 1979 | Day of the Assassin | Christakis |
| 1979 | The Gift (TV Movie) | Billy Devlin |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief (TV Movie) | David Donnelly |
| 1979 | The Sacketts (TV Mini Series) | Tom Sunday |
| 1979 | The Visitor | Det. Jake Durham |
| 1978 | Superman | Pa Kent |
| 1978 | Evening in Byzantium (TV Mini Series) | Jesse Craig |
| 1978 | Police Story (TV Series) | Deputy Chief Walter Hayes |
| 1978 | No Margin for Error (TV Movie) | Deputy Chief Walter Hayes |
| 1977 | The 3, 000 Mile Chase (TV Movie) | Paul Dvorak | Leonard Staveck |
| 1976–1977 | Once an Eagle (TV Mini Series) | George Caldwell |
| 1976 | Midway | Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance |
| 1975 | The Family Holvak (TV Series) | Rev. Tom Holvak |
| 1975 | Long Way Home (TV Movie) | Rev. Tom Holvak |
| 1974 | Punch and Jody (TV Movie) | Peter 'Punch' Travers |
| 1974 | The Greatest Gift (TV Movie) | Rev. Holvak |
| 1974 | The Disappearance of Flight 412 (TV Movie) | Col. Pete Moore |
| 1973 | Santee | Santee |
| 1973 | Jarrett (TV Movie) | Sam Jarrett |
| 1971–1972 | Cade's County (TV Series) | Sam Cade |
| 1971 | The Marshal of Madrid (TV Movie) | Sheriff Sam Cade |
| 1970 | The Brotherhood of the Bell (TV Movie) | Prof. Andrew 'Andy' Patterson |
| 1969 | Heaven with a Gun | Jim Killian | Pastor Jim |
| 1969 | Smith! | Smith |
| 1968 | Day of the Evil Gun | Lorn Warfield |
| 1967 | A Time for Killing | Maj. Wolcott |
| 1967 | The Last Challenge | Marshal Dan Blaine |
| 1966 | Rage | Reuben |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley |
| 1965 | The Money Trap | Joe Baron |
| 1965 | The Rounders | Ben Jones |
| 1964 | Dear Heart | Harry Mork |
| 1964 | Fate Is the Hunter | Sam McBane |
| 1964 | Advance to the Rear | Captain Heath |
| 1963 | Love Is a Ball | John Lathrop Davis |
| 1963 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Tom Corbett |
| 1962 | Experiment in Terror | John Ripley |
| 1962 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | Julio Desnoyers |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Dave the Dude |
| 1961 | Cry for Happy | CPO Andy Cyphers |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Yancey 'Cimarron' Cravat |
| 1959 | The Gazebo | Elliott Nash |
| 1959 | It Started with a Kiss | Sgt. Joe Fitzpatrick |
| 1958 | Torpedo Run | Lt. Cmdr. Barney Doyle |
| 1958 | Imitation General | MSgt. Murphy Savage |
| 1958 | The Sheepman | Jason Sweet |
| 1958 | Shower of Stars (TV Series) | Glenn Ford |
| 1958 | Cowboy | Tom Reese |
| 1957 | Don't Go Near the Water | Lt. J.G. Max Siegel |
| 1957 | 3:10 to Yuma | Ben Wade |
| 1956 | The Teahouse of the August Moon | Capt. Fisby |
| 1956 | The Fastest Gun Alive | George Temple | George Kelby, Jr. |
| 1956 | Jubal | Jubal Troop |
| 1956 | Ransom! | David G. Stannard |
| 1955 | Trial | David |
| 1955 | Interrupted Melody | Dr. Thomas King |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Richard Dadier |
| 1955 | The Violent Men | John Parrish |
| 1955 | The Americano | Sam Dent |
| 1954 | Human Desire | Jeff Warren |
| 1954 | City Story (Short) | Narrator |
| 1953 | Appointment in Honduras | Jim Corbett |
| 1953 | The Big Heat | Sgt. Dave Bannion |
| 1953 | Plunder of the Sun | Al Colby |
| 1953 | The Man from the Alamo | John Stroud |
| 1953 | Terror on a Train | Peter Lyncort |
| 1952 | Affair in Trinidad | Steve Emery |
| 1952 | Young Man with Ideas | Maxwell Webster |
| 1952 | The Green Glove | Michael 'Mike' Blake |
| 1951 | The Secret of Convict Lake | Jim Canfield |
| 1951 | Follow the Sun | Ben Hogan |
| 1951 | The Redhead and the Cowboy | Gil Kyle |
| 1950 | The Flying Missile | Cmdr. William A. Talbot |
| 1950 | Convicted | Joe Hufford |
| 1950 | The White Tower | Martin Ordway |
| 1949 | The Doctor and the Girl | Dr. Michael Corday |
| 1949 | Mr. Soft Touch | Joe Miracle |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Jacob 'Dutch' Walz |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Frank Warren |
| 1948 | The Man from Colorado | Owen Devereaux |
| 1948 | The Return of October | Prof. Bentley 'Bass' Bassett Jr. |
| 1948 | The Loves of Carmen | Don José Lizarabengoa |
| 1948 | The Mating of Millie | Doug Andrews |
| 1947 | Framed | Mike Lambert |
| 1946 | Gallant Journey | John J. Montgomery |
| 1946 | A Stolen Life | Bill Emerson |
| 1946 | Gilda | Johnny Farrell |
| 1943 | Guadalcanal Diary | Marine Extra (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Destroyer | Mickey Donohue |
| 1943 | The Desperadoes | Cheyenne Rogers |
| 1942 | Flight Lieutenant | Danny Doyle |
| 1942 | The Adventures of Martin Eden | Martin Eden |
| 1941 | Go West, Young Lady | Tex Miller |
| 1941 | Texas | Tod Ramsey |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night | Ludwig Kern |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid | Charlie |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Pierre Morestan |
| 1940 | Babies for Sale | Steve Burton | Oscar Hanson |
| 1940 | Men Without Souls | Johnny Adams |
| 1940 | Convicted Woman | Jim Brent (Reporter) |
| 1939 | My Son Is Guilty | Barney |
| 1939 | Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence | Joe Riley |
| 1937 | Night in Manhattan (Short) | Emcee (as Gwyllyn Ford) |
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