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    Birthday: February 01, 1895

    Maine-born John Ford (born Sean Aloysius O'Fearna) originally went to Hollywood in the shadow of his older brother, Francis, an actor/writer/director who had worked on Broadway. Originally a laborer, propman's assistant, and occasional stuntman for his brother, he rose to became an assistant director and supporting actor before turning to directing in 1917. Ford became best known for ...more
    • 1973
    • American Film Institute
    • Lifetime Achievement Award
    • win
    • 1971
    • Venice International Film Festival
    • Golden Lion
    • win
    • 1956
    • Directors Guild of America
    • Best Director
    • The Searchers
    • nom


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