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Actor Glenn Ford dies at 90
Yahoo AP ^ | 08/30/06

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."


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KEYWORDS: americans; glennford; gunnyg; hollywood; marines; obituary; usmc; usnavy; veterans
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To: COEXERJ145

Amen and amen.

For one thing, you could tell them apart visually because they weren't all clients of the same plastic surgeon.

And then there's that whole all American acting thing.

Sigh. I miss at least the facade of dignity Hollywood used to have.


61 posted on 08/30/2006 8:16:47 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: South40

He made so many great movies, it's hard to list them.

But one of my favorites is a 1965 contemporary western comedy called "The Rounders."

Another is "Don't Go Near the Water", a 1957 comedy about the U.S. Navy in WWII. I hope both of these come out in DVD.

R.I.P. Glenn.


62 posted on 08/30/2006 8:17:25 PM PDT by 04-Bravo
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To: Borges
And all this time, I thought 'Glenn' was a woman's name.

Close, but no banana, I guess...

63 posted on 08/30/2006 8:18:51 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: Borges

Ford was definitely one of the greatest. Does anybody happen to know his political stance? I.e., was he just another Hollywierd liberal?


64 posted on 08/30/2006 8:19:28 PM PDT by sasportas
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To: pollyannaish
There are still a few good people in Hollywood but only a handful are well known.

Instead we mostly hear about people like Tom Cruise.

65 posted on 08/30/2006 8:20:23 PM PDT by COEXERJ145 (Free Republic is Currently Suffering a Pandemic of “Bush Derangement Syndrome.”)
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To: COEXERJ145
That is completely true and I am not being fair to them by lumping everyone together. Perhaps its just the press.

I am a huge fan of a bunch of people who, ironically, remind me in some way of Glen Ford. Sam Elliot, Gerald McRaney, Tom Selleck, Gary Sinise, James Woods...you know, city and country cowboys. ; ).
66 posted on 08/30/2006 8:24:10 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: pollyannaish

Those old "black and white" guys bring back the old times, don't they? Speaking for myself, that is. But I always enjoyed his work.


67 posted on 08/30/2006 8:24:57 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Don't mix alcopops and ufo's)
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To: Borges

Ford visited our ship, the USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2), while we were off the coast of Vietnam. He autographed a picture that is the first page in our cruise book. A real patriot.


68 posted on 08/30/2006 8:25:02 PM PDT by kabar
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To: Borges

The end comes to all of us. He was quite an actor and made many memorable films. "The Cowboy" (with Jack Lemmon) comes to mind and his part as Admiral Ray Spruance in "Midway" among many others. RIP. You did good.


69 posted on 08/30/2006 8:26:42 PM PDT by RichardW
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To: Fizzie

Lee Remick, and I forget the asthmatic bad guy's name, but he later played in Wild Wild West with James Conrad.


70 posted on 08/30/2006 8:27:21 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Don't mix alcopops and ufo's)
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To: Sam Cree

I am a huge fan of old b/w movies...even though they are slightly before my time. (I was born in '65)

One day, when my son was 3, we were watching a classic and he looked at me and asked..."So mom, when you were little, was the world in black and white?"

I am still not sure how to answer that. ; ) But I will say that from a young age, they were introduced to classic movies instead of most of the absolute garbage that passes for kids fare these days.


71 posted on 08/30/2006 8:30:42 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: Borges

What a crush I had on him. The strong silent type --- and that smile! I hope he wasn't alone when he died. May he rest in peace.


72 posted on 08/30/2006 8:35:08 PM PDT by Exit148 (Founder of the Loose Change Club. Every nickle and dime counts!!)
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To: Borges

73 posted on 08/30/2006 8:37:54 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Don't mix alcopops and ufo's)
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To: Borges
An American face. An American actor.

RIP Mr Ford.

74 posted on 08/30/2006 8:41:04 PM PDT by llevrok (When you take my gin from my cold, dead hand....)
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To: pollyannaish

1948 for me...grew up with all that stuff.

I haven't watched any of it in a while, I probably should.
Wife and daughter get Netflix, maybe I'll request some of the old movies.


75 posted on 08/30/2006 8:41:48 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Don't mix alcopops and ufo's)
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To: Exit148

Yes! He was one really really good looking man! When he was young, middle aged and older, didn't matter. ....good lookin the whole way through!! Not to mention there was always something very stoic and patient about him. He radiated kindness.

going to miss him:( The world lost alot of equity today.


76 posted on 08/30/2006 8:45:00 PM PDT by annelizly
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To: Borges

Thanks for the memories...."Gilda" my favorite

(TCM played "Blackboard Jungle" this morning at 6 am (August is their "Summer Under the Stars" Month and today they featured Sidney Poitier, Glenn Ford had the starring role in that film.)


77 posted on 08/30/2006 9:03:18 PM PDT by mckinleysghost
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To: Borges
Ford was a great actor and a great conservative to boot.

Last I heard his son was going to run for Republican office in CA.

78 posted on 08/30/2006 9:07:56 PM PDT by what's up
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To: Borges
R.I.P
Bump
79 posted on 08/30/2006 9:08:18 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Borges
Its a very sad night for this old movie buff of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

RIP Glenn Ford and thanks for all the great entertainment.

80 posted on 08/30/2006 9:09:39 PM PDT by Reagan Man (Conservatives don't support amnesty and conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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