Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford
Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Fordwas a Canadian-born American actor from Hollywood's Golden Era with a career that lasted more than 50 years. Although he played many different roles, Ford was best known for playing ordinary men in unusual circumstances...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth1 May 1916
CityQuebec, Canada
CountryUnited States of America
silly wind fifty
I suddenly realized that the fellow who didn't show up was getting about fifty-times more money than I was getting. So I thought, 'this is silly,' and became an actor. I certainly never thought I'd wind up in motion pictures. That was far beyond anything I'd ever dreamed of.
white feet people
I was making a film called The White Tower at the foot of Mont Blanc - the one thing I learned from that experience was that it's more difficult to go down a mountain than to go up. A lot of people don't realize that.
thinking play actors
I dont know how it is now but the assistant stage manager had to understudy several parts. You had to be ready to go on at any time if the actor couldnt make it to the play. I didnt think anything of it.
You have to do what you fear, otherwise fear is in charge.
friendship good-friend loss
William Holden and I weren't just good friends. He was my very best friend. I feel his loss very much still.
giving-up tennis throwing
Never give up. Take what life throws at you and throw it right back. If life keeps throwing then you have a tennis match going. Learn to like tennis.
trying speed ifs
If they try to rush me, I always say, I've only got one other speed and it's slower.
good men stunt
I do all of my own riding. I've had good stunt men working with me over the years. They make things look better than they really are.
thinking play trying
An actor should be ready to play any role within reason. For example, I think the most ridiculous thing for me to do would be to try and play Shakespeare.
thinking important needs
I think the director is becoming more important. To work under rushed conditions, you need to have an extremely professional director. If the director's good than the end result will be good.
real giving everyday
When I'm on camera, I have to do things pretty much the way I do things in everyday life. It gives the audience someone real to identify with.