Birthname: Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford
| Sign | Taurus |
| Born | May 1, 1916 Quebec City, Canada |
| Died | Aug 30, 2006 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County |
| Age | Died at 90 |
| Final Resting PlaceWoodlawn Cemetery | |
Glenn Ford | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1939-1991 |
| Top Roles | Elliott Nash, Johnny Farrell / Narrator, Steve Emery, Tom Reese, Lt. J.G. Max Siegel |
| Top Genres | Drama, Western, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Action |
| Top Topics | World War II, Book-Based, Aviation |
| Top Collaborators | Rita Hayworth, Mary Wickes, Alexander Scourby, George Marshall (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Danielle Darrieux, Henry Koster, Robert Lord see more.. |
Glenn Ford Overview:
Legendary actor, Glenn Ford, was born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford on May 1, 1916 in Quebec City, Canada. Ford died at the age of 90 on Aug 30, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA.
MINI BIO:
Dark-haired, serious-looking Canadian-born actor whose determined style coupled with a lack of warmth caused him to be cast as slightly unsympathetic heroes, notably in films opposite Rita Hayworth. A study of "method" acting in the early fifties, and a change of hairstyle, enabled Ford to really hit the jackpot and remain one of America's most popular actors, mainly in tortured roles, for almost ten years. Married (first and second of four) to actresses Eleanor Powell (1943-1959) and Kathryn Hays (1966-1968). During World War II, he served both with the U.S. Marines and the French Foreign Legion. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. In addition, Ford was inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum . Ford was never nominated for an Academy Award.
Glenn Ford BlogHub Articles:
Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Broderick Crawford star in Fritz Lang’s “Human Desire”
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 17, 2024 From Classic Movie ManGlenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Broderick Crawford star in Fritz Lang’s “Human Desire” Human Desire (1954) is an American film noir directed by Fritz Lang and starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Broderick Crawford. Peggy Maley, Kathleen Case, and Edgar Buchanan round out ... Read full article
Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford burn up the screen in “Gilda”
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 3, 2023 From Classic Movie ManRita Hayworth and Glenn Ford burn up the screen in “Gilda” Gilda (1946) is an American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. The cinematography is by Rudolph Mate and Hayworth’s legendary costumes were designed by Jean Louis. The suppor... Read full article
The Undercover Man (1949): Starring Glenn Ford
By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 11, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsThe Undercover Man gives off an early vibe akin to Anthony Mann’s T-Men thanks to a disclaimer reading something like this: Behind the big headlines are stories of ordinary men and women with extraordinary courage. This picture concerns one of those men. However, the title is a bit of a misnom... Read full article
Framed (1947): Janis Carter and Glenn Ford
By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 4, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsThe opening scene of Framed is glorious. It’s the epitome of why these old B pictures have some much to offer audiences often bloated on cinematic glut. A runaway truck careens down a mountain road as the driver sweats it out trying to punch the breaks uselessly. Entering a busy town, he’... Read full article
Glenn Ford and Gene Tierney discover “The Secret of Convict Lake”
By Stephen Reginald on May 13, 2021 From Classic Movie ManGlenn Ford and Gene Tierney discover “The Secret of Convict Lake” The Secret of Convict Lake (1951) is an American Western film directed by Michael Gordon and starring Glenn Ford, Gene Tierney, Ethel Barrymore, and Zachery Scott. The cinematography was by Leo Tover (The Snake Pit, T... Read full article
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Glenn Ford Quotes:
Lt. Ross Pendleton: You know what she is? A sadist. I know these black underwear kind of women.
David G. Stannard: That's the barrel they have me over. They don't have to trust me. I have to trust them.
Don José Lizarabengoa: [Accuses Carmen of having an affair] It's Lucas the matador now, is that it?
Carmen García: What difference does it make?
Don José Lizarabengoa: Answer me!
Carmen García: Yes! Yes! Now are you satisfied? And why not? I like to laugh once in a while. And what've I had with you? Nothing but tears and preaching and long faces. I can't live penned up in a cage. I won't! I'm sick of it. Can't you understand? I'm sick of you! Now get away and leave me alone!
Don José Lizarabengoa: [He clutches her] Carmen, don't leave me. Don't leave me, I love you so much.
[He kisses her repeatedly]
Don José Lizarabengoa: See how much I love you. You're all I have left in the world, little Carmen. I gave it all up for you. But I don't mind.
[He gets on his knees, hanging on her]
Don José Lizarabengoa: I'm not sorry. Only please, please, don't leave me.
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