Glenn Ford

Born: 1916-05-01

Birthplace: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Biography

Glenn Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006) was a Canadian-born American actor from Hollywood's Golden Era, with a career that spanned seven decades. Despite his versatility, Ford was best known for playing ordinary men in unusual circumstances, and appeared in films such as Gilda (1946), The Big Heat (1953), and Superman (1978).

Known For

Superman
Superman II
3:10 to Yuma
Midway
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Gilda
Jubal
The Big Heat
Virus
Cimarron

Top Movie Credits

Superman Pa Kent
Superman II Jonathan Kent (archive footage) (uncredited)
Midway Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
Gilda Johnny Farrell
Jubal Jubal Troop
The Big Heat Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
Virus President Richardson
Cimarron Yancey 'Cimarron' Cravat