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David Ford(1925-1983)

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David Ford in Dark Shadows (1966)
Dark Shadows: Episode 370
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Episode #1.370 (1967)
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David Ford was born on 30 October 1925 in La Jolla, California, USA. He was an actor, known for 1776 (1972), Dark Shadows (1966) and Middle of the Night (1959). He was married to Nancy Barrett. He died on 7 August 1983 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 30, 1925
DiedAugust 7, 1983(57)
BornOctober 30, 1925
DiedAugust 7, 1983(57)
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Known for

1776 (1972)
1776
7.6
  • Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
  • 1972
Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
Dark Shadows
8.1
TV Series
  • Sam Evans
  • Andre du Pres
Middle of the Night (1959)
Middle of the Night
7.1
  • Paul Kingsley
  • 1959
Jane Krakowski, Matthew Ashford, Domini Blythe, Colleen Dion, Terri Eoff, David Forsyth, Lee Godart, Louan Gideon, Marcia McCabe, Jeffrey Meek, Jacqueline Schultz, and Mary Stuart in Search for Tomorrow (1951)
Search for Tomorrow
7.0
TV Series
  • Karl Devlin (1972-1973)

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Actor

  • Jane Krakowski, Matthew Ashford, Domini Blythe, Colleen Dion, Terri Eoff, David Forsyth, Lee Godart, Louan Gideon, Marcia McCabe, Jeffrey Meek, Jacqueline Schultz, and Mary Stuart in Search for Tomorrow (1951)
    Search for Tomorrow
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Karl Devlin (1972-1973)
    • 1972–1973
  • 1776 (1972)
    1776
    7.6
    • Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
    • 1972
  • Loving (1970)
    Loving
    6.1
    • Al
    • 1970
  • N.Y.P.D. (1967)
    N.Y.P.D.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • The Detective
    • 1969
  • Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
    Dark Shadows
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Sam Evans
    • Andre du Pres
    • 1966–1968
  • CBS Television Workshop (1952)
    CBS Television Workshop
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Markov
    • 1960
  • Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950)
    Armstrong Circle Theatre
    7.5
    TV Series
    • First Young Nazi
    • 1958–1960
  • Middle of the Night (1959)
    Middle of the Night
    7.1
    • Paul Kingsley
    • 1959
  • True Story (1957)
    True Story
    5.4
    TV Series
    • 1958
  • Marsha Hunt and John Rodney in Studio One (1948)
    Studio One
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Charlie Stewart (as David Conant Ford)
    • 1956
  • Sharon Gabet and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
    The Edge of Night
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Unknown (Year Unknown)
    • 1956–1984
  • Love of Life (1951)
    Love of Life
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Unknown (Year Unknown)
    • 1951–1980

Soundtrack

  • 1776 (1972)
    1776
    7.6
    • performer: "Cool, Cool, Considerate Men"
    • 1972
  • Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
    Dark Shadows
    8.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "What Do You Do with a Drunken Sailor?"
    • 1966

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Dark Shadows: Episode 370

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • David Conant Ford
  • Born
    • October 30, 1925
    • La Jolla, California, USA
  • Died
    • August 7, 1983
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Nancy Barrett1966 - 1968 (divorced)
  • Other works
    A character actor who didn't usually appear in musicals, Ford originated the role of John Hancock in the Broadway production of 1776 and later played John Dickinson. Other notable New York stage credits included A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS on Broadway and Harold Pinter's THE TEA PARTY.

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  • Trivia
    Portrayed Congressional President John Hancock in the original Broadway stage version of 1776 and reprised his role in the movie 1776 (1972).

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