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John Ford

Born:
February 1, 1895 in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Occupation:
Director, Producer
Birth name:
Sean Aloysius O'Fearna
Biography:
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...Read More

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