Glenn Ford Overview:

Legendary actor, Glenn Ford, was born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford on May 1, 1916 in Quebec City, Canada. Ford died at the age of 90 on Aug 30, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA.

MINI BIO:

Dark-haired, serious-looking Canadian-born actor whose determined style coupled with a lack of warmth caused him to be cast as slightly unsympathetic heroes, notably in films opposite Rita Hayworth. A study of "method" acting in the early fifties, and a change of hairstyle, enabled Ford to really hit the jackpot and remain one of America's most popular actors, mainly in tortured roles, for almost ten years. Married (first and second of four) to actresses Eleanor Powell (1943-1959) and Kathryn Hays (1966-1968). During World War II, he served both with the U.S. Marines and the French Foreign Legion.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. In addition, Ford was inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum . Ford was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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Glenn Ford Quotes:

Ens. Tyson: You know, she knows darn well that little piece of black lace is showin' up above her shirt.
Lt. Ross Pendleton: You know what she is? A sadist. I know these black underwear kind of women.


Michael Blake: If you've got anything to say to me, you'll come to me and say it!


Marshal Dan Blaine: Of all the people I know who ain't worth saving, you're the first one to come to my mind.


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Was half Welsh, his mother was from Pontypridd in south Wales.

Like his close friend Ronald Reagan, Ford started as a Democrat but gradually switched to becoming a conservative Republican.

Despite his excellence and popularity as a star, he was never nominated for an Oscar.

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