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.
Filmography
all 174
Movies 174
self 4
Director 3
Producer 1
Self (archive footage)
Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961)
Movie
archive footage
The Golden Age of Comedy (1957)
Movie
ArchiveFootage
All in Good Fun (1955)
Movie
(archive footage)
Happy Times and Jolly Moments (1943)
Movie
C.C. aka Henry Morgan
Many Unhappy Returns (1937)
Movie
Sterling, Chief of Police
Keystone Hotel (1935)
Movie
Mather
Black Sheep (1935)
Movie
Hugo Meyer
The Headline Woman (1935)
Movie
Max Schultz, German Janitor
Behind the Green Lights (1935)
Movie
White King
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
Movie
Bromwell Jones
Playthings of Desire (1933)
Movie
Tangy - Silhouette Cutter
Bride of the Regiment (1930)
Movie
Sam Otis, the Producer
Show Girl in Hollywood (1930)
Movie
Peter Braley
Spring Is Here (1930)
Movie
'Pops' Shendorff
Sally (1930)
Movie
Ed Bondell
The Girl in the Show (1929)
Movie
Mr. Mack
The Fall of Eve (1929)
Movie
Shorty McGee
Oh Kay! (1928)
Movie
Horace Trundle
Chicken à la King (1928)
Movie
Mr. Jordan
Sporting Goods (1928)
Movie
Gus Eisman
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1928)
Movie
Tavern Keeper
Wife Savers (1928)
Movie
'Howdy' Jones
Figures Don't Lie (1927)
Movie
Herman Schultz
For the Love of Mike (1927)
Movie
Count Pasada
Stranded in Paris (1926)
Movie
Michael Poole
Everybody's Acting (1926)
Movie
Aubrey Piper
The Show Off (1926)
Movie
Bunny West
Good and Naughty (1926)
Movie
Ned Brewster
Miss Brewster's Millions (1926)
Movie
James Allen
The Road to Glory (1926)
Movie
Hugo Niles
The American Venus (1926)
Movie
John Durant
Steppin' Out (1925)
Movie
Al Hennessey
The Trouble With Wives (1925)
Movie
Jacob Hoogenduck
So Big (1924)
Movie
Emile Pompaneau
Love and Glory (1924)
Movie
George Fitzgerald
The Galloping Fish (1924)
Movie
Paul Halvard
Wild Oranges (1924)
Movie
Montreal Sammy
The Day of Faith (1923)
Movie
'Slapjack' Simms
The Spoilers (1923)
Movie
Ford Sterling
Hollywood (1923)
Movie
Al Norton
The Strangers' Banquet (1922)
Movie
Squire Peachem
Oh, Mabel Behave (1922)
Movie
Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master
Don't Weaken! (1920)
Movie
Head of Dining Family
Trying to Get Along (1919)
Movie
A Leader Leader of Men - the Orchestra Leader
Hearts and Flowers (1919)
Movie
Ford Sterling
Why Beaches Are Popular (1919)
Movie
Kaiser Bill
Yankee Doodle in Berlin (1919)
Movie
Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler
Her Torpedoed Love (1917)
Movie
The Merchant
His Lying Heart (1916)
Movie
The Flirt
The Snow Cure (1916)
Movie
Keystone Performer
Fatty and the Broadway Stars (1915)
Movie
The Father / Director
His Father's Footsteps (1915)
Movie
The Messenger Boy
Only a Messenger Boy (1915)
Movie
The Desperate Scoundrel
Dirty Work in a Laundry (1915)
Movie
The District Attorney
Court House Crooks (1915)
Movie
The Chief of Police / Director
Our Dare-Devil Chief (1915)
Movie
Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale
That Little Band Of Gold (1915)
Movie
Fight Spectator
Hogan's Romance Upset (1915)
Movie
Peter P. Snitz - the Husband
He Wouldn't Stay Down (1915)
Movie
Spectator (uncredited)
The Knockout (1914)
Movie
Sgt. Hofmeyer
Sergeant Hofmeyer (1914)
Movie
Schmaltz
Love and Vengeance (1914)
Movie
Band Leader
Tango Tangles (1914)
Movie
Self (uncredited)
A Film Johnnie (1914)
Movie
Rival Masher
Between Showers (1914)
Movie
Suspicious John
A Thief Catcher (1914)
Movie
Chief of Police
Gentleman Burglar (1914)
Movie
Schemer / Director
Double Crossed (1914)
Movie
Chief Tehiezel
In the Clutches of the Gang (1914)
Movie
The Husband
Some Nerve (1913)
Movie
Oil Well Buyer
The Gusher (1913)
Movie
The Police Chief
His Sister's Kids (1913)
Movie
Sgt. Cohen
Cohen Saves the Flag (1913)
Movie
The Villain
A Muddy Romance (1913)
Movie
The Diner
Wine (1913)
Movie
Ship Captain
Love Sickness at Sea (1913)
Movie
Dr. Noodles
A Healthy Neighborhood (1913)
Movie
The Peddler
When Dreams Come True (1913)
Movie
Egbert Throckmorton
The Fatal Taxicab (1913)
Movie
Actor / Onscreen Villain
Mabel's Dramatic Career (1913)
Movie
Actor
Baby Day (1913)
Movie
Professor Bean
Professor Bean's Removal (1913)
Movie
Mr. Fickle
Love and Rubbish (1913)
Movie
The Constable
Safe in Jail (1913)
Movie
The Bandit
A Bandit (1913)
Movie
Neighbor's Husband
Peeping Pete (1913)
Movie
Louis - the Chef
The Waiters' Picnic (1913)
Movie
The Cop
The Speed Queen (1913)
Movie
The Driver's Rival
The Hansom Driver (1913)
Movie
Desk Officer
The Gangsters (1913)
Movie
Toplitsky's Partner
Toplitsky and Company (1913)
Movie
Jones - Foreman of the Jury
The Foreman of the Jury (1913)
Movie
First Deputy
Their First Execution (1913)
Movie
Professor Smelts
The Ragtime Band (1913)
Movie
Baron von Sneezer
His Chum the Baron (1913)
Movie
Perkins
A Fishy Affair (1913)
Movie
The Landlord
A Life in the Balance (1913)
Movie
The Jester
Those Good Old Days (1913)
Movie
The Police Chief
Hide and Seek (1913)
Movie
Krause - the Bridegroom
On His Wedding Day (1913)
Movie
Society Party Guest
A Deaf Burglar (1913)
Movie
The Police Chief
Her Birthday Present (1913)
Movie
Mack's Commander
The Battle of Who Run (1913)
Movie
A Friend
Just Brown’s Luck (1913)
Movie
The Villain
For Lizzie's Sake (1913)
Movie
George - the Drinker
The Cure That Failed (1913)
Movie
Mabel's Dad
Saving Mabel’s Dad (1913)
Movie
Undetermined Role
A Double Wedding (1913)
Movie
Actor
The Duel (1912)
Movie
Hoffmeyer
Hoffmeyer's Legacy (1912)
Movie
The Magician
Mabel’s Adventures (1912)
Movie
The Bandit
A Bear Escape (1912)
Movie
Mr. Brown
A Temperamental Husband (1912)
Movie
Police Chief Larkin
At It Again (1912)
Movie
Black - Another Suitor
Mabel's Lovers (1912)
Movie
Grocery Clerk
A Grocery Clerk's Romance (1912)
Movie
married flirt
At Coney Island (1912)
Movie
The Chef
The Ambitious Butler (1912)
Movie
Mr. Smith
The Flirting Husband (1912)
Movie
Captain Warner
Stolen Glory (1912)
Movie
The College Boy's Father
The Beating He Needed (1912)
Movie
The Girl's Father
Pedro's Dilemma (1912)
Movie
George's Father
The Water Nymph (1912)
Movie
The Rival
He Must Have a Wife (1912)
Movie
One of Bob's Friends
An Interrupted Elopement (1912)
Movie
The Keeper of the Boardinghouse
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit (1912)
Movie
The Gentleman Thief
Raffles the Dog
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1882-11-03
Deathday1939-10-13 (56 years old)
Birth PlaceLa Crosse, United States
RelationshipsTeddy Sampson (1914 - 1939)
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsGeorge Ford Stich Jr., George Ford Stich, Albert Williams
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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