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Ford Sterling
Ford Sterling

Ford Sterling

ActingBorn November 3, 1883Died October 13, 1939 (age 55)La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

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.

Filmography

1961
Days of Thrills and Laughter

as Self (archive footage)

Movie
1957
The Golden Age of Comedy

as archive footage

Movie
1943
Happy Times and Jolly Moments

as (archive footage)

Movie
1937
Many Unhappy Returns

as C.C. aka Henry Morgan

Movie
1936Movie
1935
Keystone Hotel

as Sterling, Chief of Police

Movie
1935
Black Sheep

as Mather

Movie
1935
The Headline Woman

as Hugo Meyer

Movie
1935
Behind the Green Lights

as Max Schultz, German Janitor

Movie
1933
Alice in Wonderland

as White King

Movie
1931
Her Majesty, Love

as Otmar von Wellingen

Movie
1931
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands

as Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)

Movie
1930
Kismet

as Amru

Movie
1930Movie
1930Movie
1930
Spring Is Here

as Peter Braley

Movie
1930
Sally

as 'Pops' Shendorff

Movie
1929
Dreary House

as Paul White

Movie
1929Movie
1929
The Fall of Eve

as Mr. Mack

Movie
1928
Oh Kay!

as Shorty McGee

Movie
1928
Chicken à la King

as Horace Trundle

Movie
1928
Sporting Goods

as Mr. Jordan

Movie
1928Movie
1928
Wife Savers

as Tavern Keeper

Movie
1927
Figures Don't Lie

as 'Howdy' Jones

Movie
1927
For the Love of Mike

as Herman Schultz

Movie
1927Movie
1927Movie
1926Movie
1926
Stranded in Paris

as Count Pasada

Movie
1926
Everybody's Acting

as Michael Poole

Movie
1926
The Show Off

as Aubrey Piper

Movie
1926
Good and Naughty

as Bunny West

Movie
1926
Mike

as Tad

Movie
1926Movie
1926
The Road to Glory

as James Allen

Movie
1926
The American Venus

as Hugo Niles

Movie
1925Movie
1925
The Trouble With Wives

as Al Hennessey

Movie
1925Movie
1924
So Big

as Jacob Hoogenduck

Movie
1924Movie
1924
Love and Glory

as Emile Pompaneau

Movie
1924Movie
1924
The Galloping Fish

as George Fitzgerald

Movie
1924
Wild Oranges

as Paul Halvard

Movie
1923
The Day of Faith

as Montreal Sammy

Movie
1923
The Spoilers

as 'Slapjack' Simms

Movie
1923
Hollywood

as Ford Sterling

Movie
1923Movie
1923Movie
1922Movie
1922
Oh, Mabel Behave

as Squire Peachem

Movie
1920
Love, Honor and Behave

as Milton Robbin - Haberdasher

Movie
1920
Don't Weaken!

as Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master

Movie
1920
Married Life

as Heckler at Theatre

Movie
1919
Hearts and Flowers

as Orchestra Leader

Movie
1919
Why Beaches Are Popular

as Ford Sterling

Movie
1919Movie
1917
Her Torpedoed Love

as Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler

Movie
1916
His Lying Heart

as The Merchant

Movie
1916
The Snow Cure

as The Flirt

Movie
1915
Fatty and the Broadway Stars

as Keystone Performer

Movie
1915Movie
1915
Only a Messenger Boy

as The Messenger Boy

Movie
1915
Dirty Work in a Laundry

as The Desperate Scoundrel

Movie
1915
Court House Crooks

as The District Attorney

Movie
1915
Our Dare-Devil Chief

as The Chief of Police

Movie
1915
That Little Band Of Gold

as Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale

Movie
1915
Hogan's Romance Upset

as Fight Spectator

Movie
1915
He Wouldn't Stay Down

as Peter P. Snitz - the Husband

Movie
1914
The Knockout

as Spectator (uncredited)

Movie
1914
Sergeant Hofmeyer

as Sgt. Hofmeyer

Movie
1914Movie
1914
Tango Tangles

as Band Leader

Movie
1914Movie
1914
Between Showers

as Mr. Snookie, a Thief

Movie
1914
A Thief Catcher

as Suspicious John

Movie
1914
Gentleman Burglar

as Chief of Police

Movie
1914
Double Crossed

as Schemer

Movie
1914Movie
1913
Some Nerve

as The Husband

Movie
1913Movie
1913
The Gusher

as Oil Well Buyer

Movie
1913
His Sister's Kids

as The Police Chief

Movie
1913Movie
1913
A Muddy Romance

as The Villain

Movie
1913
Wine

as The Diner

Movie
1913Movie
1913
Love Sickness at Sea

as Ship Captain

Movie
1913Movie
1913Movie
1913
When Dreams Come True

as The Peddler

Movie
1913
The Fatal Taxicab

as Egbert Throckmorton

Movie
1913
Mabel's Dramatic Career

as Actor / Onscreen Villain

Movie
1913Movie
1913
Professor Bean's Removal

as Professor Bean

Movie
1913
Love and Courage

as (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

Movie
1913
Love and Rubbish

as Mr. Fickle

Movie
1913
Safe in Jail

as The Constable

Movie
1913Movie
1913
For the Love of Mabel

as (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

Movie
1913
Peeping Pete

as Neighbor's Husband

Movie
1913
A Bandit

as The Bandit

Movie
1913
The Waiters' Picnic

as Louis - the Chef

Movie
1913
The Speed Queen

as The Cop

Movie
1913
The Hansom Driver

as The Driver's Rival

Movie
1913Movie
1913
Toplitsky and Company

as Toplitsky's Partner

Movie
1913
The Foreman of the Jury

as Jones - Foreman of the Jury

Movie
1913Movie
1913
The Ragtime Band

as Professor Smelts

Movie
1913
His Chum the Baron

as Baron von Sneezer

Movie
1913
A Fishy Affair

as Perkins

Movie
1913
A Life in the Balance

as The Landlord

Movie
1913
Those Good Old Days

as The Jester

Movie
1913
Hide and Seek

as The Police Chief

Movie
1913
On His Wedding Day

as Krause - the Bridegroom

Movie
1913Movie
1913
A Deaf Burglar

as Society Party Guest

Movie
1913Movie
1913Movie
1913Movie
1913
Her Birthday Present

as The Police Chief

Movie
1913
The Battle of Who Run

as Mack's Commander

Movie
1913Movie
1913Movie
1913
For Lizzie's Sake

as The Villian

Movie
1913
The Cure That Failed

as George - the Drinker

Movie
1913Movie
1913
Saving Mabel’s Dad

as Mabel's Dad

Movie
1912
Hoffmeyer's Legacy

as Hoffmeyer

Movie
1912
Mabel’s Adventures

as The Magician

Movie
1912
A Bear Escape

as Bandit

Movie
1912Movie
1912Movie
1912Movie
1912
Mabel's Lovers

as Black, another suitor

Movie
1912
At It Again

as Police Chief Larkin

Movie
1912Movie
1912
At Coney Island

as The Married Flirt

Movie
1912Movie
1912Movie
1912
Stolen Glory

as Captain Warner

Movie
1912Movie
1912
Pedro's Dilemma

as her father

Movie
1912Movie
1912
The Water Nymph

as Mack's Father

Movie
1912Movie
1912Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayNovember 3, 1883
Day of DeathOctober 13, 1939
Place of BirthLa Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Popularity0.4
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