Paul Ford
ActingPaul Ford Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Ford reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Ford's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Paul Ford's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Ford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Ford's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Ford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Average | 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".