7.2
TV
Acting
Mick Ford
- Born
- (age 74)
- Birthplace
- Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
- Credits
- 52 titles
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Mick Ford (born 1 August 1952; in Croydon, Surrey, England, United Kingdom) is a British actor, screenwriter and playwright, best known for his portrayal of intellectual convict Archer in the cinema version of Scum. He also played Chico Barnes in the TV series based on the Dick Francis racing thrillers. Ford was educated at John Ruskin Grammar School, Croydon, and was a member of the National Youth Theatre, along with appearing in the premiere of The Secret Rapture.
Ford has written and starred in numerous British drama serials, theatrical productions, and has been used for many voiceovers and advertising campaigns. He had regular roles in the BBC drama series Silent Witness and Fish, and in the comedy Big Bad World.
He has also written the critically acclaimed television dramas The Passion and William and Mary. He is the writer of Single Father, starring David Tennant.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Mick Ford, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Signature work
Known For
7.2
TV
7.5
TV
Midsomer Murders
7.1
Movie
Scum
6.3
Movie
The Fourth Protocol
7.7
TV
Ashes to Ashes
6.3
Movie
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
7.6
TV
Silent Witness
6.7
TV
The Five
6.3
TV
Harlan Coben's Lazarus
7.6
TV
A Touch of Frost
7.9
TV
Inspector George Gently
7.0
TV
After the Flood
7.5
TV
Single Father
7.0
Movie
Light Years Away
6.5
Movie
The Knowledge
7.6
TV
A Woman of Substance
5.2
TV
Fear
6.6
TV
Play for Today
Acting credits 35
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Next Week Film | Grandad |
| 2017 | The Boy with the Topknot Film | Laura's Father |
| 1999 | Big Bad World TV | (16 ep) |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Frank Lightbourne (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Silent Witness TV | Peter Ross (8 ep) |
| 1995 | Degrees of Error TV | Malcolm (4 ep) |
| 1993 | Harry TV | Archer (2 ep) |
| 1992 | A Touch of Frost TV | Bill Ford (1 ep) |
| 1989 | How to Get Ahead in Advertising Film | Richard |
| 1987 | The Fourth Protocol Film | Sergeant Bilbow |
| 1987 | Naming the Names Film | Jack |
| 1986 | Love Match Film | Bob |
| 1986 | The Gourmet Film | David |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Jack McHenry (1 ep) |
| 1985 | A Woman of Substance TV | Frank Harte (3 ep) |
| 1984 | The Late Nancy Irving Film | Tony Graham |
| 1984 | Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense TV | Tony Graham (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Kim Film | Cpl. Bruce |
| 1984 | Desert of Lies Film | Jake |
| 1983 | Doll’s Eye Film | Voiceover |
| 1982 | Bad Hats Film | Chapin |
| 1982 | The Tractor Factor Film | |
| 1981 | Light Years Away Film | Jonas |
| 1980 | Caleb Williams Film | Caleb Williams |
| 1980 | Caleb Williams TV | Caleb Williams (4 ep) |
| 1980 | The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice Film | Frank |
| 1980 | The Adventures of Frank: Everybody's Fiddling Something Film | Frank |
| 1980 | Cribb TV | Peter Brand (1 ep) |
| 1979 | The Racing Game TV | Chico Barnes (6 ep) |
| 1979 | Scum Film | Archer |
| 1979 | The Knowledge Film | Chris Matthews |
| 1978 | The Sailor's Return Film | Tom Madgwick |
| 1976 | Hitting Town Film | Ralph |
| 1976 | Plays for Britain TV | Ralph (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Frank (2 ep) |
Crew credits 21
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Harlan Coben's Lazarus TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 2025 | Fear TV | Executive Producer, Writer (3 ep) |
| 2024 | After the Flood TV | Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (6 ep) |
| 2020 | The Stranger TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 2017 | The Boy with the Topknot Film | Writer |
| 2017 | Living the Dream TV | Executive Producer, Writer, Creator (6 ep) |
| 2016 | The Five TV | Writer (3 ep) |
| 2012 | The Last Weekend TV | Writer (3 ep) |
| 2010 | Single Father TV | Writer, Creator (4 ep) |
| 2009 | Hunter TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 2008 | Inspector George Gently TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Ashes to Ashes TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Passion Film | Writer |
| 1995 | Sharman TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1993 | The Only Way Out Film | Writer |
| 1993 | Harry TV | Writer (8 ep) |
| 1990 | Shoot the Revolution Film | Story |
| 1989 | One Way Out Film | Writer |
| 1989 | Screen One TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Love Match Film | Writer |
| 1982 | Bad Hats Film | Writer |