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Glenn Ford

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Actor

The Resume

    (May 1, 1916-August 30, 2006)
    Birth name is Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford
    Acted in 'Convicted Woman (1940),' 'Babies for Sale (1940),' 'The Lady in Question (1940),' 'Texas (1941),''Go West, Young Lady (1941),' 'The Desperadoes (1942),' 'Gilda (1946),' 'Midway (1976).' 'The Redhead and the Cowboy (1950),' ' Convicted (1950),' 'The Money Trap (1965),' 'Is Paris Burning? (1966),' 'Rage (1966),' and 'Superman (1978)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was married 4 times, two of which were to one of his co-stars.
    Each marriage ended in divorce.
    Rumor has it he turned down a role in 'JFK (1991).'
    He had difficulty working with his co-star, Phylis Thaxter in 'Superman (1978).'
    He was typecast in westerns and noir films.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He made five films with Rita Hayworth.
    He held the record as the 'Quickest Gun' in Hollywood, as he was capable of drawing and firing within 0.4 seconds (making him a quicker draw than John Wayne).
    He and William Holden were two of Columbia Picture's most valuable players.
    He made movies with nearly every leading lady from Bette Davis to Rita Hayworth to Phyllis Thaxter.
    His acting ability ranges from cowboy to mob boss to french soldier.
    He is a decorated veteran who has served in both WW II and The Vietnam War and has won many honors and commendations including The Medal of Honor.

Credit: Buddy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 26 Votes: 3.85% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 93 Votes: 43.01% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 72 Votes: 43.06% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 51 Votes: 72.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 26.92% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 60 Votes: 38.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 16.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 76 Votes: 46.05% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 40.38% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 47 Votes: 31.91% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 130 Votes: 45.38% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 285 Votes: 42.46% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 252 Votes: 44.05% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 125 Votes: 42.40% Annoying