Francis Ford

Biography

Francis Ford was a prolific film actor, writer, and director who appeared in many of his brother John Ford's movies, including Young Mr. Lincoln and The Quiet Man. Born Francis Joseph Feeney in Portland, Maine, he served in the Spanish-American War before drifting into the film business in New York City. He adopted the name "Ford" from an automobile and began his Hollywood career at Ince's Bison studio, directing and appearing in westerns.