Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch).
Often during his career Ford insisted on being shot looking to camera left - he had been kicked in the right side of his jaw by a horse and insisted the left side of his face was his only filmable side.
On May 1st, 2006, Glenn had a gala 90th birthday celebration at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. There was a showing of a newly-restored print of Gilda (1946) and his son, Peter Ford, hosted the event. Over 700 tickets went on sale and were quickly sold out.
Parents were Newton and Hannah Ford. His father did not block his movie star aspirations but insisted that he learn a trade first. He listened and became an expert on plumbing, wiring and air-conditioning. He also worked as a roofer and installer of plate-glass windows.
Parents, with Eleanor Powell, of actor Peter Ford.
Played "Jonathan Kent" in the 1978 film Superman (1978). In Superman Returns (2006), a photograph of him as "Jonathan Kent" can be seen in Clark Kent's old home.
Portrayed the title character on NBC Radio's "The Adventures of Christopher London" (1950).
Quit smoking cigarettes in 1958.
Received a special tribute as part of the Annual Memorial tribute at The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV).
Related to Sir John A. Macdonald, first Prime Minister of Canada.
Retired from acting in 1991 following heart and circulatory problems.
Romantically linked over the years with Joan Crawford, Brigitte Bardot, Linda Christian, Hope Lange, Debbie Reynolds, Dinah Shore, Laraine Day, and Rita Hayworth.
Served in Vietnam as a reserve military officer.
Took up hang gliding at the age of 64.
Voted the number one box office attraction. [1958]
Was half Welsh, his mother was from Pontypridd in south Wales.
Was once engaged to Evelyn Ankers.
Went on a jungle mission with a Special Forces Team during the Vietnam War.