John Ford
Date of Birth:
Feb 1, 1894
Place of Birth:
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA
Biography:
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.
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Filmography
- Never Apologize (2007)
- John Ford Goes to War (2005)
- The Colors of War: Pacific (2003)
- Korean War in Color (2002)
- When Willie Comes Marching Home (2002)
- December 7th (1942) (2001)
- Pearl Harbor: Commemorative Edition (2000)
- Shooting War: World War II Combat Cameramen (2000)
- Grave New World (1972)
- 7 Women (Seven Women) (1966)
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