Glenn Ford born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton May 1, 1916, Quebec, Canada took his name from Glenford, a town in Canada. Stardom came with Rita Hayworth in "Gilda."
Posted on 08/30/2006 7:53:46 PM PDT by Borges
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Actor Glenn Ford, who played strong, thoughtful protagonists in films such as "The Blackboard Jungle," "Gilda" and "The Big Heat," died Wednesday, police said. He was 90.
Paramedics called to Ford's home just before 4 p.m. found Ford dead, police Sgt. Terry Nutall said, reading a prepared statement. "They do not suspect foul play," he said.
Ford suffered a series of strokes in the 1990s.
Failing health forced him to skip a 90th birthday tribute on May 1 at Hollywood's historic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre. But he did send greetings via videotape, adding, "I wish I were up and around, but I'm doing the best that I can.... There's so much I have to be grateful for."
At the event, Shirley Jones, who co-starred with him in the comedy "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," called Ford "one of the cornerstones of our industry, and there aren't many left."
Ford appeared in scores of films during his 53-year Hollywood career. The Film Encyclopedia, a reference book, lists 85 films from 1939 to 1991.
He was cast usually as the handsome tough, but his acting talents ranged from romance to comedy. His more famous credits include "Superman," "Gilda," "The Sheepman," "The Gazebo," "Pocketful of Miracles" and "Don't Go Near the Water."
Well lets see. He was a Marine in WWII; a Naval Reserve Officer during Vietnam; he had class and dignity.
Does that sound like a Hollyweird Liberal to you?
If he was a democrat, he was a democrat of days gone by, when they actually loved, cared about, and stood up for this country.
Uncle Albert!
"...... I forget the asthmatic bad guy's name......"
Ross Martin (Martin Ross), later known as Artemis Gordon on the Wild Wild West with Robert Conrad.
"but he later played in Wild Wild West with James Conrad."
Oh LOL, sorry I see that you had already stated the fact that I mentioned.
"He always seemed so AUTHENTIC because maybe that is exactly what he was."
Authentic is a PERFECT description of his acting.
Yes, but he seemed to have an epiphany or semi-epiphany at the end and you could tell he appreciated the integrity of Van Heflin.
Great to hear from you.I guess this means that you are still alive!")
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hehehe!
Hey, Grampa!
Yes. The rumors of my demise are premature. :)
And I DID sell a book last night, too! :)
Back when actors were men...
Saw Blackboard Jungle about 10 years ago and my wife and I roared when we saw the credits at the end of the movie with Santini played by Jameel Farah who later was more commonly known as Jamie Farr.
Glenn Ford born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton May 1, 1916, Quebec, Canada took his name from Glenford, a town in Canada. Stardom came with Rita Hayworth in "Gilda."
I bet you are confusing him with William Holden.
"Hey boss, these rich people play checkers with horses on them!"
I loved Cade's County. Fond recollections of watching it with my Dad. My mother commented "Typical male fantasy. A guy with a badge driving in a jeep." My father replied "You better believe it. Its beats selling flags for a living." My Dad was a Republican and my Mom was a Democrat.
"Whatever suits you just tickles me plum to death."
You are entirely correct. I realised that as I was posting.
How about 'The Violent Men'?
There's talk of a remake of "3:10 to Yuma" - with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe - possibly...
Maybe smoking isn't quite the scourge it has been made out to be.
You are absoultly correct!
"He is credited with being the fastest "gun" in Hollywood westerns, able to draw and fire in 0.4 seconds, he was faster than James Arness (Matt Dillon of "Gunsmoke" (1955)) and John Wayne." (from imdb.com)
Ross Marting, yes, thank you. I used to really enjoy the Wild Wild West as a 20 something.
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