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John Ford — Age & Birthday
Born: 1 February 1894 · Died: 31 August 1973 · Age at death: 79
How old was John Ford when he died?
John Ford died aged 79. He was born on 1 February 1894 and died on 31 August 1973.
American director of classic Westerns and war films
Did you know?He holds the record for winning the most Academy Awards for Best Director, with four wins during his long career.
John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), better known as John Ford, was an American film director and producer. He is regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and was one of the first American directors to be recognized as an auteur.
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- Age at death
- 79
- Would be
- 132
- Years since death
- 53
- Born
- February 1, 1894 · Cape Elizabeth, United States
- Died
- August 31, 1973
- Cause of death
- Stomach cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Military, Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Mary McBride Smith
- Child
- Barbara Ford
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- Birth anniversaryJohn Ford's 133rd birthday is in 98 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!133rd
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