20 of his films have been discovered in private collections and archives.
Acord held the World's Championship Steer Bulldogging title in 1912. In 1916, he won again, defeating challenger Hoot Gibson.
Although Mexican police officially listed Acord's death as a suicide, many of Acord's friends over the years insisted that he had been murdered by a Mexican politician who had caught Acord having an affair with his wife.
As a young man he worked as a cowboy and ranch hand, and later won the Steer Bulldogging world championship in 1912 and repeated as champion in 1916, defeating challenger and friend Hoot Gibson.
Born to Mormon parents in Glenwood, Utah.
Enlisted in the United States Army in World War I and served overseas. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bravery. At war's end, he returned to films.
His horse was named Raven.
Most of his films are lost.
Started in the film business in 1909 as a stuntman in westerns.
Was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.
Worked with the Dick Stanley Wild West Show in 1919 and with William F. Cody in 1911.