Paul Ford
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Ford reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Paul Ford's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Ford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Ford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Ford's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Ford.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Journey Back to Oz | Uncle Henry (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Richard | Washington Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fair Play | F.O. McGill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Twinky | Mr. Wardman-Scott's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | In Name Only | Elwy Pertwhistle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Comedians | Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Lionpower from MGM | Self - Smith (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Spy with a Cold Nose | American General | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady | C.P. Ballinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | Fendall Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Never Too Late | Harry Lambert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | Col. Wilberforce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Who's Got the Action? | Judge Boatwright | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Music Man | Mayor George Shinn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Advise & Consent | Senator Stanley Danta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Keep in Step | Col. John T. Hall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Matchmaker | Horace Vandergelder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Missouri Traveler | Finas Daugherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Teahouse of the August Moon | Wainwright Purdy III | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bloomer Girl | Horatio Applegate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | Judge Byron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Kid from Texas | Copeland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | All the King's Men | Spokesman for Impeachment (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Sheriff Lynn Early | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Naked City | Henry Fowler (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Front Page | - | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Ford - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Ford?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Ford is "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Paul Ford acted in?
Paul Ford has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Ford?
Other notable films include "The Naked City", "The Music Man", and "A Big Hand for the Little Lady".