7.5
Movie
Acting
Ford Sterling
- Born
- Died
- (aged 55)
- Birthplace
- La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
- Credits
- 169 titles
Biography
Ford Sterling (born George Stitch; November 3, 1883 – October 13, 1939) was an American comedian and actor best known for his work with Keystone Studios. One of the 'Big 4', he was the original chief of the Keystone Cops.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
5.5
Movie
Between Showers
6.1
Movie
Alice in Wonderland
5.2
Movie
Tango Tangles
5.1
Movie
A Thief Catcher
6.0
Movie
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
6.5
Movie
Wild Oranges
6.5
Movie
Stage Struck
4.6
Movie
Double Crossed
4.8
Movie
A Muddy Romance
5.8
Movie
Show Girl in Hollywood
5.1
Movie
That Little Band Of Gold
5.6
Movie
Mabel's Dramatic Career
5.7
Movie
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
7.0
Movie
Sally
4.2
Movie
The Speed Kings
4.6
Movie
The Water Nymph
7.2
Movie
The Show Off
Acting credits 169
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the Movies Film | Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1961 | Days of Thrills and Laughter Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1957 | The Golden Age of Comedy Film | archive footage |
| 1943 | Happy Times and Jolly Moments Film | (archive footage) |
| 1937 | Many Unhappy Returns Film | C.C. aka Henry Morgan |
| 1936 | All Business Film | King |
| 1935 | Keystone Hotel Film | Sterling, Chief of Police |
| 1935 | A Quiet Fourth Film | |
| 1935 | Black Sheep Film | Mather |
| 1935 | The Headline Woman Film | Hugo Meyer |
| 1935 | Behind the Green Lights Film | Max Schultz, German Janitor |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland Film | White King |
| 1931 | Her Majesty, Love Film | Otmar von Wellingen |
| 1931 | Stout Hearts and Willing Hands Film | Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops) |
| 1930 | Kismet Film | Amru |
| 1930 | Bride of the Regiment Film | Tangy |
| 1930 | Show Girl in Hollywood Film | Sam Otis |
| 1930 | Spring Is Here Film | Peter Braley |
| 1930 | Sally Film | 'Pops' Shendorff |
| 1929 | Dreary House Film | Paul White |
| 1929 | The Girl in the Show Film | Ed Bondell |
| 1929 | The Fall of Eve Film | Mr. Mack |
| 1928 | Oh Kay! Film | Shorty McGee |
| 1928 | Chicken à la King Film | Horace Trundle |
| 1928 | Sporting Goods Film | Mr. Jordan |
| 1928 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Film | Gus Eisman |
| 1928 | Wife Savers Film | Tavern Keeper |
| 1927 | Figures Don't Lie Film | 'Howdy' Jones |
| 1927 | For the Love of Mike Film | Herman Schultz |
| 1927 | Drums of the Desert Film | Perkins |
| 1927 | Casey at the Bat Film | O'Dowd |
| 1926 | The Trunk Mystery Film | Jeff |
| 1926 | Stranded in Paris Film | Count Pasada |
| 1926 | Everybody's Acting Film | Michael Poole |
| 1926 | The Show Off Film | Aubrey Piper |
| 1926 | Good and Naughty Film | Bunny West |
| 1926 | Mike Film | Tad |
| 1926 | Miss Brewster's Millions Film | Ned Brewster |
| 1926 | The Road to Glory Film | James Allen |
| 1926 | The American Venus Film | Hugo Niles |
| 1925 | Stage Struck Film | Buck |
| 1925 | The Trouble With Wives Film | Al Hennessey |
| 1925 | My Lady's Lips Film | Smike |
| 1925 | Daddy's Gone A-Hunting Film | |
| 1924 | So Big Film | Jacob Hoogenduck |
| 1924 | He Who Gets Slapped Film | Tricaud |
| 1924 | Love and Glory Film | Emile Pompaneau |
| 1924 | The Woman on the Jury Film | Juror |
| 1924 | The Galloping Fish Film | George Fitzgerald |
| 1924 | Wild Oranges Film | Paul Halvard |
| 1923 | The Day of Faith Film | Montreal Sammy |
| 1923 | The Spoilers Film | 'Slapjack' Simms |
| 1923 | Hollywood Film | Ford Sterling |
| 1923 | The Destroying Angel Film | Max Weil |
| 1923 | The Brass Bottle Film | Rapkin |
| 1922 | The Strangers' Banquet Film | Al Norton |
| 1922 | Oh, Mabel Behave Film | Squire Peachem |
| 1920 | Love, Honor and Behave Film | Milton Robbin - Haberdasher |
| 1920 | A Pajama Marriage Film | |
| 1920 | Don't Weaken! Film | Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master |
Crew credits 10
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Oh, Mabel Behave Film | Director |
| 1916 | His Lying Heart Film | Director |
| 1915 | His Father's Footsteps Film | Director |
| 1915 | Only a Messenger Boy Film | Director |
| 1915 | Dirty Work in a Laundry Film | Director |
| 1915 | Court House Crooks Film | Director |
| 1915 | Our Dare-Devil Chief Film | Director |
| 1914 | Across the Hall Film | Director |
| 1914 | A Thief Catcher Film | Director |
| 1914 | Double Crossed Film | Director |