Ford (surname)
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Ford is an English surname
of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is one of the earliest topographical surnames still in existence. The name derives from the Old English pre 7th Century "ford"
, a shallow place in a river of water where men and animals could wade across. The term was used as a topographical name for someone who lived near a ford. In some cases the modern surname may be locational in origin, deriving from one of the many places named with the Old English "ford", such as those in Herefordshire
, Northumberland
, Shropshire
, Somerset
and Sussex
, throughout England. Many people of Irish
descent have this surname
as well.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is one of the earliest topographical surnames still in existence. The name derives from the Old English pre 7th Century "ford"
Ford (crossing)
A ford is a shallow place with good footing where a river or stream may be crossed by wading or in a vehicle. A ford is mostly a natural phenomenon, in contrast to a low water crossing, which is an artificial bridge that allows crossing a river or stream when water is low.The names of many towns...
, a shallow place in a river of water where men and animals could wade across. The term was used as a topographical name for someone who lived near a ford. In some cases the modern surname may be locational in origin, deriving from one of the many places named with the Old English "ford", such as those in Herefordshire
Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a historic and ceremonial county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes it is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three counties that comprise the "Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire" NUTS 2 region. It also forms a unitary district known as the...
, Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
, Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
and Sussex
Sussex
Sussex , from the Old English Sūþsēaxe , is an historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. It is bounded on the north by Surrey, east by Kent, south by the English Channel, and west by Hampshire, and is divided for local government into West...
, throughout England. Many people of Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
descent have this surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
as well.
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- Aiden FordAiden FordAiden Ford is a fictional character in the Canadian-American Sci-Fi Channel television series Stargate Atlantis, a military science fiction show about a military team exploring the galaxy via a network of alien transportation devices...
, a fictional character from the television show Stargate Atlantis - Alan Ford (actor)Alan Ford (actor)Alan Ford is an English actor. Ford was trained at East 15 Acting School. He is perhaps best known today for his roles in the Guy Ritchie crime capers Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, and guest starring in The Bill...
(born 1937), English actor - Alan Ford (swimmer)Alan Ford (swimmer)Alan Ford was an American swimmer who was a silver medalist at the 1948 Summer Olympics and was the first to swim the 100-yard freestyle in under 50 seconds.-Biography:...
, 1940s American swimmer - Alan Ford (comics), an Italian comics character
- Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
(1908–1980), Polish film director - Alphonso FordAlphonso FordAlphonso Gene Ford was an American professional basketball player. A 1.93 m tall shooting guard, he was one of the greatest scorers in college basketball history. Ford played professionally in both the NBA and the Euroleague, where he confirmed his tremendous scoring ability and became a...
(1971–2004), American basketball player - Andrew FordAndrew FordAndrew Ford is an English and Australian composer, writer and radio presenter.He was Composer-in-residence with the Australian Chamber Orchestra , held the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composer Fellowship from 1998 to 2000 and was awarded a two-year fellowship by the Music Board of the Australia Council...
(born 1957), English-Australian composer, writer and radio presenter - Andrew Ford (cricketer)Andrew Ford (cricketer)Andrew Robert Ford is a former Bahamian cricketer. Ford is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. He represented the Bahamas national cricket team in 20 matches....
(born 1963), Bahamian cricketer - Andrew Ford (Royal Household)Andrew Ford (Royal Household)Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Charles Ford, is a retired Guards officer of the British Army, now holding the office of Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office, in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, from 6 January 2006....
, British Army officer, Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office - Andy FordAndy FordAndrew Carl "Andy" Ford is an English football manager and former professional player. Ford is currently out of football after a 5 month spell managing Maidstone United.-Playing career:...
(born 1954), English association football player and manager
B
- Ben Ford (politician) (born 1925), British politician
- Ben Ford (baseball) (born 1975), American baseball player
- Betty FordBetty FordElizabeth Ann Bloomer Warren Ford , better known as Betty Ford, was First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 during the presidency of her husband Gerald Ford...
(1918-2011), wife of former United States President Gerald Ford, and founder of the Betty Ford CenterBetty Ford CenterThe Betty Ford Center , is a non-profit, separately licensed residential chemical dependency recovery hospital in Rancho Mirage, California, that offers inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment for alcohol and other drug addictions as well as prevention and education programs for family and children... - Boris FordBoris FordRichard Boris Ford , known as Boris Ford, was a literary critic, writer, editor and educationist.-Early life:...
(1917–1998), Indian-born British literary critic, writer, editor and educationist - Brian J. FordBrian J. FordBrian J. Ford is an independent research biologist, author, and lecturer, who publishes on scientific issues for the general public...
(born 1939), English independent scientist - Bill Ford, Jr.William Clay Ford, Jr.William Clay "Bill" Ford Jr. , is the great-grandson of Henry Ford, and serves as the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, Ford also served as the President, CEO, and COO until turning over those roles to former Boeing executive Alan Mulally in September 2006...
(born 1957), American businessman, chairman of Ford Motor Company, great-grandson of Henry Ford
C
- Cheryl FordCheryl FordCheryl Ford is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.-Personal information:Cheryl Ford is the daughter of Bonita Ford and former NBA player Karl Malone.-High school:...
(born 1981), American basketball player - Clint FordClint FordClint Ford redirects to this page. For those of a similar name, see Clinton Ford .Clint Ford is an American actor and voice-over artist...
(born 1976), American actor and voice-over artist - Clinton Ford (painter)Clinton Ford (painter)Clinton S. Ford Sr. was a 20th century American painter, born in Richmond, Virginia in 1923 He died at his home in Chesterfield, Virginia on January 8, 2006...
(1923–2006), American painter - Clinton Ford (singer)Clinton Ford (singer)Clinton Ford was an English popular singer of the 1950s and 1960s.-Biography:He was born Ian George Stopford Harrison, in Salford, Lancashire....
(born 1931), British singer - Clinton B. FordClinton B. FordClinton B. Ford , aged 79, was an American investor, musician and amateur astronomer specializing in the observation of variable stars.- Birth and Family :...
(1913–1992), American investor, musician and astronomer - Constance FordConstance FordConstance Ford was an American actress and model. She is best known for her long-running role as Ada Hobson on the daytime soap opera Another World.-Career:...
(1923–1993), American actress and model - Curt FordCurt FordCurtis Glenn Ford , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1985-1990. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies...
(born 1960), American baseball player - C.V. "Clay" FordClay FordClarence V. "Clay" Ford is an attorney and Republican politician from the Pensacola, Florida suburb of Gulf Breeze, who since 2007 has represented District 3 in the Florida House of Representatives....
, Florida politician
D
- Sir David Robert FordDavid Robert FordSir David Robert Ford KBE, LVO , was the fifth and the last non-Chinese Chief Secretary of Hong Kong. He initiated the planning for Hong Kong's new international airport at Chek Lap Kok in 1989....
(born 1935), British soldier and diplomat, former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong - David Ford (actor)David Ford (actor)David Ford was an American character actor known for playing John Hancock in the musical-turned-motion-picture 1776. He replaced Mark Allen in the role of Sam Evans, a widower and an artist and father of Maggie Evans on the ABC-TV serial Dark Shadows from 1966-1968...
(1925–1983), American actor - David Ford (footballer)David Ford (footballer)David Ford is a former professional football player, who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Halifax Town. He is also a popular acoustic singer/songwriter. His career lasted from 1965 to 1976 during which time he made 245 league appearances with 15 as substitute...
(born 1945), English footballer - David Ford (kayaker)David Ford (kayaker)David Watson Ford is a Canadian slalom canoeist who has competed since the early 1990s. He won two medals in the K-1 event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold in 1999 and a silver in 2003....
(born 1967), Canadian whitewater slalom kayaker - David Ford (musician)David Ford (musician)David James Ford is a British singer-songwriter, currently living in Eastbourne, East Sussex. He first achieved prominence with the indie rock group Easyworld, who released an independent mini-album, ...Better Ways to Self Destruct and two full-length albums on Jive Records before disbanding in...
(born 1978), British singer-songwriter - David F. FordDavid F. FordDavid Frank Ford is an academic and public theologian. He has been the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge since 1991...
(born 1948), Anglican theologian - Desmond FordDesmond FordDesmond "Des" Ford is an evangelical Christian and an Australian theologian. He is the father of pornography gossip columnist Luke Ford....
(born 1929), Christian speaker and author - Don FordDon FordDonald J. Ford is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He was a 6'8½" , 215 lb forward. In high school, he played at Santa Barbara High School and the other forward on his teams was future UCLA and NBA star Keith Wilkes...
(born 1952), American basketball player - Donald FordDonald FordDonald Ford is a Scottish former international footballer, best remembered for his 11 year playing stint with Heart of Midlothian.-Football career:...
(born 1944), Scottish footballer - Don FordDonald E. FordDon Ford was an influential American science fiction fan from Ohio.Don began reading science fiction in 1930, and his lifelong love of the genre led him into fandom where he made many notable contributions in fan writing, fanzine editing and convention-running. He possessed a notably large SF...
(born 1921), Notable American Science Fiction editor and fan
E
- E. B. Ford (1901–1988), British ecological geneticist
- Edsel FordEdsel FordEdsel Bryant Ford , son of Henry Ford, was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death in 1943.-Life and career:...
(1893–1943), American businessman, president of Ford Motor Company, son of Henry Ford - Elena FordElena FordElena Ford is the daughter of Charlotte Ford, an heiress to the Ford Motor Company fortune, and the Greek shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos. She is a granddaughter of Henry Ford II. She currently plays a major role in Ford Motor Company taking role of Director of Global marketing for the company...
(born 1966), director within the Ford Motor Company, great-great granddaughter of Henry Ford
F
- Ford Madox FordFord Madox FordFord Madox Ford was an English novelist, poet, critic and editor whose journals, The English Review and The Transatlantic Review, were instrumental in the development of early 20th-century English literature...
(1873–1939), English novelist and publisher - Francis Ford (cricketer)Francis Ford (cricketer)Francis Gilbertson Justice Ford was a cricketer.Francis Ford was educated at Repton School and King's College, Cambridge...
(1866–1940), English cricketer - Francis Clare Ford (1828-99) English diplomat
- Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is widely acclaimed as one of Hollywood's most innovative and influential film directors...
(born 1939), American film director, producer, and screenwriter
G
- G. M. Ford, American author
- Gerald J. FordGerald J. FordGerald J. Ford is a successful Texas banker known for buying and selling thrift banks. Ford bought his first bank in 1975 for $1.2 million and later sold it for a profit of $80 million....
, American banker - Gerald FordGerald FordGerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
(1913-2006), 38th President of the United States - Gina FordGina FordGina Ford is a British writer on parenting methods and a former maternity nurse, without formal qualifications, who claims to have cared for over 300 babies during her career. Ford's 1999 book The Contented Little Baby Book advocates a daily routine for both the baby and the parents, with the day...
(born c. 1960), British writer on parenting methods - Glenn FordGlenn FordGlenn Ford was a Canadian-born American actor from Hollywood's Golden Era with a career that spanned seven decades...
(1916-2006), actor - Glyn FordGlyn FordGlyn Ford was a member of the European Parliament initially for Greater Manchester East, until 1999 and then South West England for the Labour Party and Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party....
(born 1950), British politician - Gordon Onslow FordGordon Onslow FordGordon Onslow Ford was one of the last surviving members of the 1930s Paris surrealist group surrounding André Breton....
(1912–2003), British artist
H
- Harold Ford, Sr.Harold Ford, Sr.Harold Eugene Ford, Sr. was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the Memphis, Tennessee area for ten terms—from 1975 until his retirement in 1997. He was the first African-American to represent Tennessee in the U.S...
(born 1945), American politician - Harold Ford Jr. (born 1970), American politician
- Harrison Ford (silent film actor)Harrison Ford (silent film actor)Harrison Ford was an American stage and film actor. He was a leading Broadway theatre performer and a star of the silent film era.-Career:...
, (1884–1957), American actor - Harrison FordHarrison FordHarrison Ford is an American film actor and producer. He is famous for his performances as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series. Ford is also known for his roles as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness and Jack Ryan in...
(1942-), award-winning American actor - Henry Ford - several people: see Henry Ford (disambiguation)Henry Ford (disambiguation)Henry Ford may refer to:Automotive entrepreneurs:* Henry Ford , American, founder of Ford Motor Company* Henry Ford II Others:*Henry Ford...
- Hugh Alastair FordHugh Alastair FordDr Hugh Alastair Ford is an Australian ornithologist.In 1973 he moved to Australia, first to Adelaide and then, in 1977, to the University of New England at Armidale...
(born 1946), Australian ornithologist
J
- Jack Ford (news anchor)Jack Ford (news anchor)Jack Ford is an American television news personality specializing in legal commentary who has spent over two decades in front of the TV camera as host and presenter of numerous information and entertainment programs.-Early life:...
, American TV reporter and host - Jack Ford (politician) (born 1947), American educator and politician
- "Jack" John Gardner FordJohn Gardner FordJohn "Jack" Gardner Ford is the second child and second son of U.S. President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford.In 1977, with William Randolph Hearst III and Jann Wenner, he was part of the founding staff of the magazine Outside...
(born 1952), American businessman and politician, son of Gerald Ford - James W. FordJames W. FordJames W. "Jim" Ford was the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Communist Party USA in 1932, 1936, and 1940. A party organizer from New York City, Ford was the first African-American to appear on a presidential ticket in the 20th century....
(1893-1957), African American politician and Communist Party USA vice presidential candidate - Jeremiah D. M. FordJeremiah D. M. FordJeremiah Denis Mathias Ford, Ph.D was a college professor of French and Spanish at Harvard.He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard . From 1910 to 1911, he was vice president of the Modern Language Association...
(1873–1958), American college professor at Harvard - John Ford - several people: see John Ford (disambiguation)John Ford (disambiguation)John Ford was an Oscar-winning American film director famous for westerns.John Ford may also refer to:-Public officials:*John Salmon Ford , American political figure in the Republic of Texas*John M...
- Julian Ralph FordJulian Ralph FordDr Julian Ralph Ford was an Australian chemist and ornithologist. He was born in Perth and graduated in chemistry from the University of Western Australia in 1955...
(1932–1987), Australian ornithologist
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- Lester R. Ford Sr. (1886–1967), American mathematician
- Lester R. Ford Jr.L. R. Ford, Jr.Lester Randolph Ford, Jr. is an American mathematician specializing in network flow problems. He is the son of mathematician Lester R. Ford, Sr..Ford's paper with D. R...
(born 1927), American mathematician - Lita FordLita FordLita Ford is a British-born, American rock musician and singer who was the lead guitarist for The Runaways and achieved popularity for her solo career between the 1980s and late 2000s.-Early life:...
(born 1958), British-born singer
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- Malcolm Webster FordMalcolm Webster FordMalcolm Webster Ford , athlete and journalist. He was born in Brooklyn, the son of Gordon Lester Ford and Emily Webster Ford ....
(1862–1902), American athlete and journalist - Mark Ford (footballer)Mark Ford (footballer)Mark Stuart Ford is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Leeds United, Burnley, Torquay United and Darlington and in the Belgian First Division for Lommel. He was capped twice for the England under-21s.-Career:Ford was born in Pontefract and attended...
(born 1975), English footballer - Melbourne H. FordMelbourne H. FordMelbourne Haddock Ford was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Ford was born in Salem, Michigan and moved to Lansing with his parents in 1859. He attended the common schools and the Michigan State College of Agriculture at East Lansing...
(1849-1891), U.S. Representative from Michigan - Melyssa FordMelyssa FordMelyssa Savannah Ford is a Canadian model and actress. She attended York University and studied in the field of forensic psychology. Ford's father is Afro-Barbadian and her mother is Russian and Norwegian...
(born 1976), Canadian model and actress - Mike Ford, a Canadian musician
- Michael Ford - several people: see Michael Ford (disambiguation)
- Mick FordMick FordMick Ford is a British actor, screenwriter and playwright, best known for his portrayal of intellectual convict Archer in the cinema version of Scum. He also played Chico Barnes in the TV series based on the Dick Francis racing thrillers...
(born 1957), British actor and playwright
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- Richard FordRichard Ford (writer)Richard Ford was an English writer. He graduated at Trinity College, Oxford, in 1817, and was afterward called to the bar, but never practiced. He spent four years traveling in Spain and in 1845 published his delightful Handbook for Travellers in Spain, in two volumes...
(1796-1858) English writer - Richard FordRichard FordRichard Ford is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer. His best-known works are the novel The Sportswriter and its sequels, Independence Day and The Lay of the Land, and the short story collection Rock Springs, which contains several widely anthologized stories.-Early...
(born 1944), American writer - Rob FordRob FordRobert Bruce "Rob" Ford is the 64th and current Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was first elected to city council in the 2000 Toronto municipal election, and was re-elected to his council seat in 2003 and again in 2006...
(born 1969), Canadian politician - Robben FordRobben FordRobben Ford is an American blues, jazz and rock guitarist.-Biography:Ford was born in Woodlake, California, United States, but raised in Ukiah, California, and began playing the saxophone at age 10, picking up the guitar at age 13...
(born 1951), American guitarist - Robert Ford (outlaw)Robert Ford (outlaw)Robert Newton "Bob" Ford was an American outlaw best known for killing his gang leader Jesse James in 1882. Ford was shot to death by Edward O'Kelley in his tent saloon with a shotgun blast to the front upper body...
(1860–1892), American outlaw who shot Jesse James - Robert Ford (poet)Robert Ford (poet)Robert Arthur Douglas Ford, was a Canadian poet, translator and diplomat.Born in Ottawa, Ontario, the son of former London Free Press Editor-in Chief and University of Western Ontario Chancellor Arthur Ford, he received his B.A. in history and English in 1937 from the University of Western...
(1915–1998), Canadian poet, translator and diplomat - Robert Stephen Ford, American diplomat
- Robert Ford (politician)Robert Ford (politician)Robert Ford is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate since 1993, representing District 42, which is located in Charleston...
, member of the South Carolina Senate - Robert W. FordRobert W. FordRobert Webster Ford was a radio operator and British diplomat who worked in Tibet in the 1950s. He was one of the few Westerners to be appointed by the Government of Tibet at the time of independent Tibet, before the Chinese invasion of 1950...
, author and radio operator in Tibet in between 1945 and 1950. - Russell Ford (field hockey)Russell Ford (field hockey)Russell Ford is a field hockey striker from Australia-References:*...
(born 1983), Australian hockey player
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- Seabury FordSeabury FordSeabury Ford was a Whig politician from Ohio. He served as the 20th Governor of Ohio and the last Whig to do so....
(1801–1855), American politician - Seth Porter FordSeth Porter FordSeth Porter Ford was an American physician in the Kingdom of Hawaii.-Life:Seth Porter Ford was born October 12, 1817 in Washington, Connecticut.His father was John Mansfield Ford and mother was Polly Ann Calhoun ....
(1817–1866), American physician in the Kingdom of Hawaii. - Simon FordSimon FordSimon Gary Ford is an English-born Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a defender for Football League One side Chesterfield....
(born 1981), English footballer - Steven FordSteven FordSteven Meigs Ford is an American actor and son of former United States President Gerald Ford and Former First Lady Betty Bloomer Ford.-Early life:...
(born 1956), American actor, son of Gerald Ford - Susan FordSusan FordSusan Elizabeth Ford Bales is an American author, photojournalist, and former chairman of the board of the Betty Ford Center for alcohol and drug abuse.-Youth:...
(born 1957), American author, photojournalist, daughter of Gerald Ford
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- T. J. FordT. J. FordTerrance Jerod "T. J." Ford is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for KK Zagreb. Having been awarded numerous top basketball accolades in high school and college, Ford entered the 2003 NBA Draft and was selected eighth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks...
(born 1983), NBA basketball player - Tennessee Ernie FordTennessee Ernie FordErnest Jennings Ford , better known as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, and gospel musical genres...
(1919–1991), American recording artist and television host - Thomas/Tommy Mikal FordThomas Mikal FordThomas Mikal Ford , known and credited also as Tommy Ford, is an American actor who is best known for his character Tommy Strawn in the sitcom Martin...
(born 1962), American actor - Tirey L. FordTirey L. FordTirey Lafayette Ford was a successful San Francisco attorney, and Attorney-General of California .-Early life:...
, California politician and a novelist - Tom FordTom FordThomas Carlyle "Tom" Ford is an American fashion designer and film director. He gained international fame for his turnaround of the Gucci fashion house and the creation of the Tom Ford label before directing the Oscar-nominated film A Single Man.-Early life :Tom Ford was born August 27, 1961 in...
(born 1961), American fashion designer - Tony Ford (born 1959), English footballer
- Trent FordTrent FordTrent Ford is a British-American actor and model.-Biography:Ford was born in Akron, Ohio to a US Navy test pilot father and an English mother from Birmingham...
(born 1979), British American actor and model - Trevor FordTrevor FordTrevor Ford was a Welsh international centre forward footballer who played for Aston Villa, Cardiff City, Sunderland and Swansea Town. He was born and died in Swansea.-Football career:...
(1923–2003), Welsh footballer - Trevor D. FordTrevor D. FordTrevor D. Ford, OBE is a British geologist, specialising in speleology, and an author. He was a Senior Lecturer in the Geology Department of the University of Leicester, and also Associate Dean of Science....
, British geologist
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- Wallace FordWallace FordWallace Ford was an English film and television actor who, with his friendly appearance and stocky build later in life, appeared in a number of film westerns and B-movies....
(1898–1966), American actor - Walton FordWalton FordWalton Ford is an American artist who paints large scale watercolors in the style of Audubon's naturalist illustrations. Each painting is a meticulous study in flora and fauna, while being filled with symbols, clues and jokes referencing a multitude of texts from colonial literature and folktales...
(born 1960), American watercolor painter - Wendell H. FordWendell H. FordWendell Hampton Ford is a retired politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. He served for twenty-four years in the U.S. Senate and was the 53rd Governor of Kentucky. He was the first person to be successively elected lieutenant governor, governor, and U.S. senator in Kentucky history...
(born 1924), American politician - Whitey FordWhitey FordEdward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.-Early life and career:...
(born 1928), American baseball player - Willa FordWilla FordAmanda Lee Modano , known professionally as Willa Ford and often as Mandy Modano, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model, television personality and film actress. She released her debut album, Willa Was Here, in 2001...
(born 1981), American singer-songwriter - William Clay Ford, Jr.William Clay Ford, Jr.William Clay "Bill" Ford Jr. , is the great-grandson of Henry Ford, and serves as the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, Ford also served as the President, CEO, and COO until turning over those roles to former Boeing executive Alan Mulally in September 2006...
(born 1957), American businessman, chairman of Ford Motor Company, great-grandson of Henry Ford