Ford Sterling

1883-11-03 – 1939-10-13 (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.

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Known For

Tango Tangles

1914

as Band Leader

So Big

1924

as Jacob Hoogenduck

The Knockout

1914

as Spectator (uncredited)

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Wine

1913

as The Diner

The Spoilers

1923

as 'Slapjack' Simms

Wife Savers

1928

as Tavern Keeper

Oh Kay!

1928

as Shorty McGee

Alice in Wonderland

1933

as White King

Show Girl in Hollywood

1930

as Sam Otis

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1928

as Gus Eisman

He Who Gets Slapped

1924

as Tricaud

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Their First Execution

1913

The Golden Age of Comedy

1957

as archive footage

Black Sheep

1935

as Mather

Kismet

1930

as Amru

A Thief Catcher

1914

as Suspicious John

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A Quiet Fourth

1935

Hollywood

1923

as Ford Sterling

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Mike

1926

as Tad

The Brass Bottle

1923

as Rapkin