Barry Ford

Barry Ford

Deceased · Born: Mar 27, 1933 · Died: Dec 18, 2017

Personal Details

BornMar 27, 1933 Oakland, California, USA

Biography

Barry Ford, a true child of California, boasting a one-of-a-kind linguistic flair, resulting from the intriguing union of his British father and American mother. This talented individual's college years were marked by his membership in Actors Equity, a prestigious organization, after his impressive performance in a summer season of musicals with the renowned Sacramento Music Circus.

During the early 1960s, a pivotal period in the life of this individual, Ford's exceptional abilities were showcased in the City of Light, Paris, France, where he embarked on a multifaceted career as a film dubber, actor, and singer-dancer.

His remarkable performances on French television garnered widespread acclaim, subsequently earning him the distinguished moniker "American in Paris" in a prominent French newspaper publication.

This exposure, coupled with the keen eye of American television director Richard Kinon, who was impressed by Ford's talent, prompted Kinon to encourage Ford to return to the United States and capitalize on his growing reputation by pursuing a career in the illustrious Hollywood film industry.

Notable figure's Hollywood comeback was marked by outstanding stage appearances in notable productions like The Deputy and Macbird! at a modest yet professional theater, which consequently garnered the attention of influential casting directors.

These impressive performances subsequently paved the way for significant roles in both television and film, frequently highlighting his remarkable proficiency in the languages of French and German.

Subsequently, Ford relocated to the vibrant city of New York to further solidify his stage career, securing prominent roles in daytime television, film, and theater across the nation.

Noteworthy is the fact that the illustrious individual, Ford, after having enjoyed a remarkable run of success, made a triumphant return to the vibrant city of Hollywood in the year 2005. Since that time, he has continued to thrive in an array of creative endeavors, effortlessly traversing the vast expanse of the entertainment industry, extending his impressive repertoire to encompass the realms of the internet and video games.

Career

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2015
Little Boy
Little Boy as The Narrator (voice)
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2008
A Single Woman
A Single Woman as Uncle Joe Cannon
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1969
Winning
Winning as Bottineau
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1967
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1966
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Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes as Hercules