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.
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."
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My first thought is the obv... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Ray Midge | August 31, 2006 12:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
My first thought is the obvious: Who knew Glenn Ford was still alive? I mean, sincerely. I thought he'd been dead for some time.
Second. This guy used to be huge, no? I mean like a complete A-lister, huge. Check his IMDB. Some big stuff there. Why didn't I know he was still alive? Doesn't anyone think this is a big, Hollywood "big-star-just-died" moment?
1. Posted by Ray Midge | August 31, 2006 12:15 AM |
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2. Posted by Ray Midge | August 31, 2006 12:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ok, I retract much of my previous. I realize I was conflating this guy with William Holden a lot. Anyway, wasn't Glenn Ford still kinda big?
2. Posted by Ray Midge | August 31, 2006 12:19 AM |
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3. Posted by Bettie | August 7, 2009 4:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He was one of my favorite actors above all the rest, John Wayne, Clark Gable, etc. I never felt he got the recogniation he truly deserved. I once had his home phone number but respected him too much to use. He is truly missed.
3. Posted by Bettie | August 7, 2009 4:44 PM |
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Posted on August 7, 2009 16:44