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Ford Sterling
Actor · Director · Crew· La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
52 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Golden Age of Comedy | archive footage | Film |
| 1935 | The Headline Woman | Hugo Meyer | Film |
| 1935 | Behind the Green Lights | Max Schultz, German Janitor | Film |
| 1935 | Black Sheep | Mather | Film |
| 1935 | A Quiet Fourth | Film | |
| 1935 | Keystone Hotel | Sterling, Chief of Police | Film |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | White King | Film |
| 1931 | Her Majesty, Love | Otmar von Wellingen | Film |
| 1930 | Sally | 'Pops' Shendorff | Film |
| 1930 | Show Girl in Hollywood | Sam Otis | Film |
| 1928 | Wife Savers | Tavern Keeper | Film |
| 1926 | Miss Brewster's Millions | Ned Brewster | Film |
| 1926 | The American Venus | Hugo Niles | Film |
| 1926 | The Show Off | Aubrey Piper | Film |
| 1925 | Stage Struck | Buck | Film |
| 1924 | Wild Oranges | Paul Halvard | Film |
| 1924 | He Who Gets Slapped | Tricaud | Film |
| 1917 | Her Torpedoed Love | Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler | Film |
| 1915 | Court House Crooks | The District Attorney | Film |
| 1915 | Dirty Work in a Laundry | The Desperate Scoundrel | Film |
| 1915 | Our Dare-Devil Chief | The Chief of Police | Film |
| 1915 | That Little Band Of Gold | Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale | Film |
| 1915 | Court House Crooks | Director | Film |
| 1915 | Dirty Work in a Laundry | Director | Film |
| 1915 | Our Dare-Devil Chief | Director | Film |
| 1914 | A Film Johnnie | Self | Film |
| 1914 | Tango Tangles | Band Leader | Film |
| 1914 | A Thief Catcher | Suspicious John | Film |
| 1914 | Between Showers | Mr. Snookie, a Thief | Film |
| 1914 | The Knockout | Spectator (uncredited) | Film |
| 1914 | Double Crossed | Schemer | Film |
| 1914 | A Thief Catcher | Director | Film |
| 1914 | Double Crossed | Director | Film |
| 1913 | Hide and Seek | The Police Chief | Film |
| 1913 | Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life | The Villain | Film |
| 1913 | On His Wedding Day | Krause - the Bridegroom | Film |
| 1913 | A Life in the Balance | The Landlord | Film |
| 1913 | A Fishy Affair | Perkins | Film |
| 1913 | Mabel's Dramatic Career | Actor / Onscreen Villain | Film |
| 1913 | The Speed Kings | Papa | Film |
| 1913 | A Muddy Romance | The Villain | Film |
| 1913 | The Gusher | Oil Well Buyer | Film |
| 1913 | Cohen Saves the Flag | Sgt. Cohen | Film |
| 1913 | A Bandit | The Bandit | Film |
| 1913 | Peeping Pete | Neighbor's Husband | Film |
| 1913 | Toplitsky and Company | Toplitsky's Partner | Film |
| 1913 | A Strong Revenge | Meyer | Film |
| 1913 | The Ragtime Band | Professor Smelts | Film |
| 1912 | The Tragedy of a Dress Suit | Landlord | Film |
| 1912 | The Water Nymph | Mack's Father | Film |
| 1912 | A Grocery Clerk's Romance | Grocery Clerk | Film |
| 1912 | An Interrupted Elopement | Film |
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