Description:
John Ford came to Hollywood following one of his brothers, an actor. Asked what brought him to Hollywood, he replied "the train". He became one of the most respected directors in the business, in spite of being known for his westerns, which were not considered "serious" film. He won six Oscars, counting (he always did) the two that he won for his WWII documentary work. He had one wife; a son and daughter; and a grandson, Dan Ford who wrote a biography on his famous grandfather.
Birthday
February 1, 1894
Born In
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA
Alternative names
Commander John Ford
, Jack Ford
, Jack Francis
, John
, John Ford Production
, Rear Admiral John Ford USNVR Ret.
, John Ford Captain U.S.N.R.
, Lt. Cmdr. John Ford U.S.N.R.
, RAdm. John Ford USNR [Ret.]
Height
183 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Mary Ford July 3, 1920 - August 31, 1973 (his death)
Parents
John Augustine Feeney
Relatives
Barbara Feeney (Sibling)
Trivia
During the Depression, Ford--at the time a very wealthy man--was accosted outside his office by a former Universal actor who was destitute and needed $200 for an operation for his wife. As the man related his misfortunes, Ford appeared to become enraged and then, to the horror of onlookers, he launched himself at the man, knocked him to the floor. However, as the shaken old man left the building, Frank Baker saw Ford's business manager Fred Totman meet him at the door, where he handed the man a check for $1,000 and instructed Ford's chauffeur to drive him home. There, an ambulance was waiting to take the man's wife to the hospital where a specialist, flown in from San Francisco at Ford's expense, performed the operation. Some time later, Ford purchased a house for the couple and pensioned them for life.
Quotes
I love making pictures but I don't like talking about them.
Nickname
Pappy
Salaries
$250,000
Trademarks
Regardless of where his westerns were set, filming exteriors at Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah, USA.
