Personal Info
J. Francis O'Fearna
Francis Feeney
Frank Thomas Feeney
Francis Ford
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia
Francis Ford (born Francis Feeney, August 14, 1881 – September 5, 1953) was a prolific film actor, writer, and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of film director John Ford. He also appeared in many of John Ford's movies, including Young Mr. Lincoln and The Quiet Man.
Francis Ford was born in Portland, Maine. He was the son of John A. Feeney, who was born in the village of Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland in 1854. By 1878, John had moved to Portland, Maine and opened a saloon, at 42 Center Street, that used a false front to pose as grocery store. John opened four oth…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Sun Shines Bright
as Feeney
The Quiet Man
as Dan Tobin
Toughest Man in Arizona
The Living Bible
as Samaritan Leper
Rim of the Wheel
as Mr. Dickerson
Wagon Master
as Mr. Peachtree
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
Frontier Investigator
as Ed Garnett
San Antone Ambush
as Major Farnsworth
Fort Apache
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
