John Ford was a renowned director in Hollywood, having arrived by train following one of his brothers who was an actor. He was known for his westerns, which were not considered serious films, yet he still managed to become one of the most respected directors in the business.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? |
director, producer, writer |
| Birth Day |
February 1, 1894 |
| Birth Place |
USA |
|
John Ford age
|
125 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign |
Aquarius |
| Birth Name |
John Martin Feeney |
| Nick Names |
PappyCoachUncle JackThe AdmiralThe Liberal Democrat at RepublicJack |
| Height |
6' (1.83 m) |
💰 Net worth
|
Stagecoach (1939)
|
$50,000 |
|
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
|
100,000 |
|
They Were Expendable (1945)
|
$300,000 |
|
Two Rode Together (1961)
|
$225,000 plus 25% of the net profits |
John Ford came to Hollywood following one of his brothers, an actor. Asked what brought him to Hollywood, he replied "The train". He became one of the most respected directors in the business, in spite of being known for his westerns, which were not considered "serious" film. He won six Oscars, counting (he always did) the two that he won for his WWII documentary work. He had one wife; a son and daughter; and a grandson, Dan Ford who wrote a biography on his famous grandfather.
