John Ford
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John Ford
Summary
John Ford is a human[1]. Born in Cape Elizabeth[2], he… he was born on February 1, 1894[3]. He died in Palm Desert[4]. He died on August 31, 1973[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], naval officer[8], director[9], and producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,656 views/month, #4,899 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Ford's place of birth was Cape Elizabeth[2].
- John Ford passed away in Palm Desert[4].
- John Ford was born on February 1, 1894[3].
- John Ford died on August 31, 1973[5].
- John Ford is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
- Among John Ford's spouses was Mary McBride Smith[13].
- A child of John Ford was Barbara Ford[14].
- John Ford held citizenship in United States[15].
- John Ford is identified as part of the Irish Americans ethnic group[16].
- John Ford's professions included film director[6].
- John Ford's professions included film producer[7].
- John Ford worked as a naval officer[8].
- John Ford's professions included director[9].
- John Ford's professions included producer[10].
- John Ford's professions included writer[17].
- John Ford was employed by Office of Strategic Services[18].
- John Ford was employed by Universal Pictures[19].
- John Ford's education included a stint at Portland High School[20].
- John Ford received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[21].
- John Ford received the Purple Heart[22].
- John Ford received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[23].
- John Ford received the Directors Guild of America Award[24].
- John Ford received the Academy Award for Best Director[25].
- John Ford received the Academy Award for Best Director[26].
- John Ford was influenced by The Plow That Broke the Plains[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Ford was born in Cape Elizabeth[2]. He was born on February 1, 1894[3]. He is identified as part of the Irish Americans ethnic group[16].
Education
John Ford was educated at Portland High School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], naval officer[8], director[9], producer[10], and writer[17]. Employers include Office of Strategic Services[18], an intelligence agency[28], in United States[29], founded in 1942[30] and Universal Pictures[19], a film production company[31], in United States[32], founded in 1912[33], headquartered in Universal City[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[21], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; Purple Heart[22], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1932[39]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1963[42]; Directors Guild of America Award[24], a group of awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1938[45]; Academy Award for Best Director[25], an award for best direction[46], in United States[47], founded in 1929[48]; and AFI Life Achievement Award[49], a lifetime achievement award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1973[52].
Personal Life
Among John Ford's spouses was Mary McBride Smith[13]. A child of him was Barbara Ford[14].
Death and Burial
John Ford died on August 31, 1973[5]. He passed away in Palm Desert[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[53]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
John Ford ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,656 views/month, #4,899 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[56], a film director[57], b. 1961[58], of Mexico[59], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[60]; Peter Bogdanovich[61], an actor[62], 1939–2022[63], of United States[64], awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay[65], specialised in film[66]; and Satyajit Ray[67], a film director[68], 1921–1992[69], of British Raj[70], awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[71].
FAQs
Where was John Ford born?
John Ford's place of birth was Cape Elizabeth[2].
Where did John Ford die?
John Ford died in Palm Desert[4].
Who was John Ford married to?
John Ford's spouses include Mary McBride Smith[13].
What did John Ford do for work?
John Ford worked as film director[6], film producer[7], naval officer[8], director[9], and producer[10].
Where did John Ford go to school?
John Ford was educated at Portland High School[20].
What awards did John Ford receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[21], Purple Heart[22], Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], and Directors Guild of America Award[24].
Who did John Ford influence?
John Ford has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[56], Peter Bogdanovich[61], and Satyajit Ray[67].