8Acting
Ford Sterling
- Born
- 1883-11-03
- Died
- 1939-10-13
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
169 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
The Muppets Go to the Movies
1981 · Movie
Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957 · Movie
archive footage
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
1943 · Movie
(archive footage)
Many Unhappy Returns
1937 · Movie
C.C. aka Henry Morgan
All Business
1936 · Movie
King
A Quiet Fourth
1935 · Movie
Cast
Behind the Green Lights
1935 · Movie
Max Schultz, German Janitor
Black Sheep
1935 · Movie
Mather
Keystone Hotel
1935 · Movie
Sterling, Chief of Police
The Headline Woman
1935 · Movie
Hugo Meyer
Alice in Wonderland
1933 · Movie
White King
Her Majesty, Love
1931 · Movie
Otmar von Wellingen
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
1931 · Movie
Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)
Bride of the Regiment
1930 · Movie
Tangy
Kismet
1930 · Movie
Amru
Sally
1930 · Movie
'Pops' Shendorff
Show Girl in Hollywood
1930 · Movie
Sam Otis
Spring Is Here
1930 · Movie
Peter Braley
Dreary House
1929 · Movie
Paul White
The Fall of Eve
1929 · Movie
Mr. Mack
The Girl in the Show
1929 · Movie
Ed Bondell
Chicken à la King
1928 · Movie
Horace Trundle
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1928 · Movie
Gus Eisman
Oh Kay!
1928 · Movie
Shorty McGee
Sporting Goods
1928 · Movie
Mr. Jordan
Wife Savers
1928 · Movie
Tavern Keeper
Casey at the Bat
1927 · Movie
O'Dowd
Drums of the Desert
1927 · Movie
Perkins
Figures Don't Lie
1927 · Movie
'Howdy' Jones
For the Love of Mike
1927 · Movie
Herman Schultz
Everybody's Acting
1926 · Movie
Michael Poole
Good and Naughty
1926 · Movie
Bunny West
Mike
1926 · Movie
Tad
Miss Brewster's Millions
1926 · Movie
Ned Brewster
Stranded in Paris
1926 · Movie
Count Pasada
The American Venus
1926 · Movie
Hugo Niles
The Road to Glory
1926 · Movie
James Allen
The Show Off
1926 · Movie
Aubrey Piper
The Trunk Mystery
1926 · Movie
Jeff
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
1925 · Movie
Cast
My Lady's Lips
1925 · Movie
Smike
Stage Struck
1925 · Movie
Buck
The Trouble With Wives
1925 · Movie
Al Hennessey
He Who Gets Slapped
1924 · Movie
Tricaud
Love and Glory
1924 · Movie
Emile Pompaneau
So Big
1924 · Movie
Jacob Hoogenduck
The Galloping Fish
1924 · Movie
George Fitzgerald
The Woman on the Jury
1924 · Movie
Juror
Wild Oranges
1924 · Movie
Paul Halvard
Hollywood
1923 · Movie
Ford Sterling
The Brass Bottle
1923 · Movie
Rapkin
The Day of Faith
1923 · Movie
Montreal Sammy
The Destroying Angel
1923 · Movie
Max Weil
The Spoilers
1923 · Movie
'Slapjack' Simms
Oh, Mabel Behave
1922 · Movie
Squire Peachem · Director
The Strangers' Banquet
1922 · Movie
Al Norton
A Pajama Marriage
1920 · Movie
Cast
Don't Weaken!
1920 · Movie
Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master
Love, Honor and Behave
1920 · Movie
Milton Robbin - Haberdasher
Married Life
1920 · Movie
Heckler at Theatre
Hearts and Flowers
1919 · Movie
Orchestra Leader
Why Beaches Are Popular
1919 · Movie
Ford Sterling
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
1919 · Movie
Kaiser Bill
Her Torpedoed Love
1917 · Movie
Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler
His Lying Heart
1916 · Movie
The Merchant · Director
The Snow Cure
1916 · Movie
The Flirt
Court House Crooks
1915 · Movie
The District Attorney · Director
Dirty Work in a Laundry
1915 · Movie
The Desperate Scoundrel · Director
Fatty and the Broadway Stars
1915 · Movie
Keystone Performer
He Wouldn't Stay Down
1915 · Movie
Peter P. Snitz - the Husband
His Father's Footsteps
1915 · Movie
The Father · Director
Hogan's Romance Upset
1915 · Movie
Fight Spectator
Only a Messenger Boy
1915 · Movie
The Messenger Boy · Director
Our Dare-Devil Chief
1915 · Movie
The Chief of Police · Director
That Little Band Of Gold
1915 · Movie
Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale
A Film Johnnie
1914 · Movie
Self
A Robust Romeo
1914 · Movie
Cast
A Thief Catcher
1914 · Movie
Suspicious John · Director
Across the Hall
1914 · Movie
Cast · Director
Between Showers
1914 · Movie
Mr. Snookie, a Thief
Double Crossed
1914 · Movie
Schemer · Director
Gentleman Burglar
1914 · Movie
Chief of Police
In the Clutches of the Gang
1914 · Movie
Chief Tehiezel
Love and Vengeance
1914 · Movie
Schmaltz
Sergeant Hofmeyer
1914 · Movie
Sgt. Hofmeyer
Tango Tangles
1914 · Movie
Band Leader
The Knockout
1914 · Movie
Spectator (uncredited)
A Bandit
1913 · Movie
The Bandit
A Deaf Burglar
1913 · Movie
Society Party Guest
A Fishy Affair
1913 · Movie
Perkins
A Healthy Neighborhood
1913 · Movie
Cast
A Life in the Balance
1913 · Movie
The Landlord
A Muddy Romance
1913 · Movie
The Villain
A Small Time Act
1913 · Movie
Rajah
A Strong Revenge
1913 · Movie
Meyer
Baby Day
1913 · Movie
Cast
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
1913 · Movie
The Villain
Cohen Saves the Flag
1913 · Movie
Sgt. Cohen
Father’s Choice
1913 · Movie
Cast
Foiling Fickle Father
1913 · Movie
Cast
For Lizzie's Sake
1913 · Movie
The Villian
For the Love of Mabel
1913 · Movie
(uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Heinze’s Resurrection
1913 · Movie
Heinze
Her Birthday Present
1913 · Movie
The Police Chief
Hide and Seek
1913 · Movie
The Police Chief
His Chum the Baron
1913 · Movie
Baron von Sneezer
His Sister's Kids
1913 · Movie
The Police Chief
How Hiram Won Out
1913 · Movie
Alfred
Just Brown’s Luck
1913 · Movie
A Friend
Love and Courage
1913 · Movie
(uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Love and Pain
1913 · Movie
Jones
Love and Rubbish
1913 · Movie
Mr. Fickle
Love Sickness at Sea
1913 · Movie
Ship Captain
Mabel’s Awful Mistakes
1913 · Movie
Smith
Mabel's Dramatic Career
1913 · Movie
Actor / Onscreen Villain
On His Wedding Day
1913 · Movie
Krause - the Bridegroom
Peeping Pete
1913 · Movie
Neighbor's Husband
Professor Bean's Removal
1913 · Movie
Professor Bean
Rastus and the Game Cock
1913 · Movie
Rastus
Red Hot Romance
1913 · Movie
Antone
Safe in Jail
1913 · Movie
The Constable
Saving Mabel’s Dad
1913 · Movie
Mabel's Dad
Some Nerve
1913 · Movie
The Husband
The Battle of Who Run
1913 · Movie
Mack's Commander
The Bowling Match
1913 · Movie
Kraut
The Cure That Failed
1913 · Movie
George - the Drinker
The Deacon Outwitted
1913 · Movie
Cast
The Doctored Affair
1913 · Movie
Cast
The Fatal Taxicab
1913 · Movie
Egbert Throckmorton
The Foreman of the Jury
1913 · Movie
Jones - Foreman of the Jury
The Gusher
1913 · Movie
Oil Well Buyer
The Hansom Driver
1913 · Movie
The Driver's Rival
The Mistaken Masher
1913 · Movie
George
The Ragtime Band
1913 · Movie
Professor Smelts
The Sleuths at the Floral Parade
1913 · Movie
The Man
The Speed Kings
1913 · Movie
Papa
The Speed Queen
1913 · Movie
The Cop
The Waiters' Picnic
1913 · Movie
Louis - the Chef
Their First Execution
1913 · Movie
Cast
Those Good Old Days
1913 · Movie
The Jester
Toplitsky and Company
1913 · Movie
Toplitsky's Partner
When Dreams Come True
1913 · Movie
The Peddler
Wine
1913 · Movie
The Diner
Zuzu, the Band Leader
1913 · Movie
Zuzu
A Bear Escape
1912 · Movie
Bandit
A Grocery Clerk's Romance
1912 · Movie
Grocery Clerk
A Midnight Elopement
1912 · Movie
Cast
A Temperamental Husband
1912 · Movie
Brown
An Interrupted Elopement
1912 · Movie
Cast
At Coney Island
1912 · Movie
The Married Flirt
At It Again
1912 · Movie
Police Chief Larkin
Cohen Collects a Debt
1912 · Movie
Cohen
Hoffmeyer's Legacy
1912 · Movie
Hoffmeyer
Mabel’s Adventures
1912 · Movie
The Magician
Mabel's Lovers
1912 · Movie
Black, another suitor
Mr. Fixit
1912 · Movie
Cast
Pedro's Dilemma
1912 · Movie
her father
Riley and Schultze
1912 · Movie
Schultz
Stolen Glory
1912 · Movie
Captain Warner
The Ambitious Butler
1912 · Movie
chef
The Beating He Needed
1912 · Movie
his father
The Deacon's Troubles
1912 · Movie
Cast
The Flirting Husband
1912 · Movie
Mr. Smith
The New Neighbor
1912 · Movie
Cast
The Rivals
1912 · Movie
Cast
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit
1912 · Movie
Landlord
The Water Nymph
1912 · Movie
Mack's Father
The Inventor’s Secret
1911 · Movie
Cast