Alan Ford
Biography
Alan Ford is an English actor, born in Camberwell, South London, whose first screen role was as a fireman in Fahrenheit 451 (1966). He trained at East 15 Acting School and went on to appear on stage at the National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre and the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Early film work included a small speaking part in The Long Good Friday (1980). He is best known for Guy Ritchie's gangster films, appearing in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and as crime boss Brick Top in Snatch (2000). He also played different parts in eight episodes of The Bill, worked in comedy with Armando Iannucci, and appeared in Exorcist: The Beginning (2004). His other varied work includes radio work on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, voice roles, and music recordings. In 2006 he published a novel, Thin Ice.
88years old
Turns 89 on February 23in 128 days
- Born Camberwell
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 49 years1966 to 2015
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First role
Ford played a fireman in Fahrenheit 451, which was his first role. After that, he got a place at East 15 Acting School.
Behind the camera
Ford's novel Thin Ice came out in 2006. According to him, it "evolved from a collection of anecdotes and actors' tales."
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Worked with
Alan Ford shares two films with Robbie Gee, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Robbie Gee's page
Charles Cork's page
Eric Roberts's page
Michael Madsen's page
Mark Hamill's page
Pierce Brosnan's page
All films by Guy Ritchie
All films by François Truffaut
All films by Renny Harlin
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