Glenn Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006) was a Canadian-born American actor from Hollywood's Golden Era, with a career that spanned seven decades. Despite his versatility, Ford was best known for playing ordinary men in unusual circumstances, and appeared in films such as Gilda (1946), The Big Heat (1953), and Superman (1978).

Glenn Ford

Acting Born May 1, 1916 – Died August 30, 2006 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Glenn Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006) was a Canadian-born American actor from Hollywood's Golden Era, with a career that spanned seven decades. Despite his versatility, Ford was best known for playing ordinary men in unusual circumstances, and appeared in films such as Gilda (1946), The Big Heat (1953), and Superman (1978).

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter

Dinah!

Self

The Bob Hope Show

Self

Police Story

This Is Your Life

Self

The Dean Martin Show

Superman

Pa Kent

MGM Parade

Dave Stannard in 'Ransom!' (archive footage)

MGM Parade

The Dick Powell Show

Self - Guest Host