Actor Glenn Ford dies at 90 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 08-30-2006, 11:05 PM

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - 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."

Janice · 08-30-2006, 11:06 PM

gilligan fanatic · 08-30-2006, 11:11 PM

aww, very sad. I always have liked him in the Courtships of Eddies Father movie.

He also did a show in 71 called Cades County

Mr. Television · 08-30-2006, 11:11 PM

I always liked him. One of my favorite tv shows when I was a kid was a short lived show called The Family Holvak that Ford and Julie Harris starred in. R.I.P. Mr. Ford

Jrnygrl · 08-30-2006, 11:46 PM

Saw him this morning on TCM in Blackboard Jungle. Truly sad, he was also great in 3:10 to Yuma. Hollywood has lost another great talent.

RIP.

Mr. Television · 08-30-2006, 11:54 PM

Here he is with the cast of The Family Holvak.

80sTrivia · 08-31-2006, 03:51 AM

He was in a long list of good films... Mr. Ford will be missed...

tv star collector · 08-31-2006, 07:59 AM

One of the first movies that I saw in a theatre was "The Fastest Gun Alive,"
back in 1956. I was about nine years old then. I also remember him from
THE FAMILY HOLVAK series and the 1978 "Superman" movie, in which he played
Jonathan Kent. A great actor. He will be missed.

phoebe7165 · 08-31-2006, 11:40 AM

Wow, 90 years old!!

Yeah, I remember him most as Jonathan Kent in 'Superman:The Movie'

RIP, Glenn Ford.

Brian Damage · 08-31-2006, 11:51 AM

Dr. Jazz · 09-01-2006, 01:18 PM

I always liked him on the original Hollywood Squares. He was on there quite often and always kept a straight face whenever he had everybody else laughing.

08-30-2006, 11:05 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Actor Glenn Ford dies at 90 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - 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."

08-30-2006, 11:06 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace Glenn Ford. Another great one gone.

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gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	aww, very sad. I always have liked him in the Courtships of Eddies Father movie. He also did a show in 71 called Cades County
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I always liked him. One of my favorite tv shows when I was a kid was a short lived show called The Family Holvak that Ford and Julie Harris starred in. R.I.P. Mr. Ford
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08-30-2006, 11:54 PM	#6
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Here he is with the cast of The Family Holvak. Attached Images

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Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Saw him this morning on TCM in Blackboard Jungle. Truly sad, he was also great in 3:10 to Yuma. Hollywood has lost another great talent. RIP.

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tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	One of the first movies that I saw in a theatre was "The Fastest Gun Alive," back in 1956. I was about nine years old then. I also remember him from THE FAMILY HOLVAK series and the 1978 "Superman" movie, in which he played Jonathan Kent. A great actor. He will be missed.

08-31-2006, 11:40 AM	#9
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Wow, 90 years old!! Yeah, I remember him most as Jonathan Kent in 'Superman:The Movie' RIP, Glenn Ford.
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09-01-2006, 01:18 PM	#11
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,095	I always liked him on the original Hollywood Squares. He was on there quite often and always kept a straight face whenever he had everybody else laughing.