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