Actor Glenn Ford Dies at 90

BlackSheep · 08-30-2006, 11:13 PM

Actor Glenn Ford, who played strong, thoughtful protagonists in films such as "The Blackboard Jungle," "Gilda" and "The Big Heat," died Wednesday, police said. He was 90.

Paramedics called to Ford's home just before 4 p.m. found Ford dead, police Sgt. Terry Nutall said, reading a prepared statement. "They do not suspect foul play," he said.Ford suffered a series of strokes in the 1990s.

Failing health forced him to skip a 90th birthday tribute on May 1 at Hollywood's historic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre. But he did send greetings via videotape, adding, "I wish I were up and around, but I'm doing the best that I can.... There's so much I have to be grateful for."

At the event, Shirley Jones, who co-starred with him in the comedy "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," called Ford "one of the cornerstones of our industry, and there aren't many left."

Ford appeared in scores of films during his 53-year Hollywood career. The Film Encyclopedia, a reference book, lists 85 films from 1939 to 1991.

He was cast usually as the handsome tough, but his acting talents ranged from romance to comedy. His more famous credits include "Superman," "Gilda," "The Sheepman," "The Gazebo," "Pocketful of Miracles" and "Don't Go Near the Water."

What a man!

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 08-30-2006, 11:24 PM

Another great one gone.

Rest in peace, Mr. Ford.

08-30-2006, 11:53 PM

He was a great actor, but an even greater American. He joined the Coast Guard Auxillary in 1938, and switched to the Marines after WWII got rolling. After WWII he went into the Naval Reserve and retired as a Captain. Of course... this was back when Hollywood elites thought "patriotic duty" meant actually getting shot at, not going on USO tours.

chernmax · 08-31-2006, 01:20 AM

A true legend gone, RIP bro...

HillBillyChick · 08-31-2006, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruzilla

He was a great actor, but an even greater American. He joined the Coast Guard Auxillary in 1938, and switched to the Marines after WWII got rolling. After WWII he went into the Naval Reserve and retired as a Captain. Of course... this was back when Hollywood elites thought "patriotic duty" meant actually getting shot at, not going on USO tours.

RIP, Mr. Ford.

Tom Sawyer · 08-31-2006, 08:03 AM

I always liked his acting. When he rode a horse you could pick him out amongst the others so easily by the way he sat the horse.

08-30-2006, 11:13 PM	#1
BlackSheep Registered User Member Since: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,130	Actor Glenn Ford Dies at 90 Actor Glenn Ford, who played strong, thoughtful protagonists in films such as "The Blackboard Jungle," "Gilda" and "The Big Heat," died Wednesday, police said. He was 90. Paramedics called to Ford's home just before 4 p.m. found Ford dead, police Sgt. Terry Nutall said, reading a prepared statement. "They do not suspect foul play," he said.Ford suffered a series of strokes in the 1990s. Failing health forced him to skip a 90th birthday tribute on May 1 at Hollywood's historic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre. But he did send greetings via videotape, adding, "I wish I were up and around, but I'm doing the best that I can.... There's so much I have to be grateful for." At the event, Shirley Jones, who co-starred with him in the comedy "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," called Ford "one of the cornerstones of our industry, and there aren't many left." Ford appeared in scores of films during his 53-year Hollywood career. The Film Encyclopedia, a reference book, lists 85 films from 1939 to 1991. He was cast usually as the handsome tough, but his acting talents ranged from romance to comedy. His more famous credits include "Superman," "Gilda," "The Sheepman," "The Gazebo," "Pocketful of Miracles" and "Don't Go Near the Water." What a man! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ "They say that success has 1000 fathers and failure is an orphan." "For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." "Scars are tattoos with better stories."
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08-30-2006, 11:24 PM	#2
jazz lady ^(Premo) ~~ rara avis ~~ Member Since: Sep 2001 Posts: 40,064	Another great one gone. Rest in peace, Mr. Ford. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ ............................ "In the heart of the night Oh, down in New Orleans"
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Bruzilla Guest Posts: n/a	He was a great actor, but an even greater American. He joined the Coast Guard Auxillary in 1938, and switched to the Marines after WWII got rolling. After WWII he went into the Naval Reserve and retired as a Captain. Of course... this was back when Hollywood elites thought "patriotic duty" meant actually getting shot at, not going on USO tours. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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08-31-2006, 01:20 AM	#4
chernmax NOT Politically Correct!! Member Since: Jul 2006 Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern MD Posts: 15,384	A true legend gone, RIP bro... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ “When somebody doesn't do the job, we gotta let ‘em go.” ~ Clint Eastwood
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08-31-2006, 08:03 AM	#6
Tom Sawyer Member Member Since: Oct 2001 Location: Abell Posts: 220	I always liked his acting. When he rode a horse you could pick him out amongst the others so easily by the way he sat the horse. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ The fourth estate are fifth columnists.
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