Ford Sterling

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Ford Sterling

Acting November 3, 1883

La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

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 wa…

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He Who Gets Slapped

He Who Gets Slapped

7.6 1924 Movie
A Film Johnnie

A Film Johnnie

5.5 1914 Movie
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

6.1 1933 Movie
Between Showers

Between Showers

5.5 1914 Movie
Tango Tangles

Tango Tangles

5.2 1914 Movie
The Knockout

The Knockout

5.8 1914 Movie
A Thief Catcher

A Thief Catcher

5.1 1914 Movie
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

7.0 1981 Movie
The Golden Age of Comedy

The Golden Age of Comedy

7.1 1957 Movie
Stage Struck

Stage Struck

6.5 1925 Movie
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life

Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life

6.0 1913 Movie
Show Girl in Hollywood

Show Girl in Hollywood

5.8 1930 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1981
    The Muppets Go to the Movies

    Movie Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

  2. 1961
    Days of Thrills and Laughter

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  3. 1957
    The Golden Age of Comedy

    Movie archive footage

  4. 1943
    Happy Times and Jolly Moments

    Movie (archive footage)

  5. 1937
    Many Unhappy Returns

    Movie C.C. aka Henry Morgan

  6. 1936
    All Business

    Movie King

  7. 1935
    Keystone Hotel

    Movie Sterling, Chief of Police

  8. 1935
    A Quiet Fourth

    Movie

  9. 1935
    Black Sheep

    Movie Mather

  10. 1935
    The Headline Woman

    Movie Hugo Meyer

  11. 1935
    Behind the Green Lights

    Movie Max Schultz, German Janitor

  12. 1933
    Alice in Wonderland

    Movie White King

  13. 1931
    Her Majesty, Love

    Movie Otmar von Wellingen

  14. 1931
    Stout Hearts and Willing Hands

    Movie Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)

  15. 1930
    Kismet

    Movie Amru

  16. 1930
    Bride of the Regiment

    Movie Tangy

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  1. 1930
    Show Girl in Hollywood

    Movie Sam Otis

  2. 1930
    Spring Is Here

    Movie Peter Braley

  3. 1930
    Sally

    Movie 'Pops' Shendorff

  4. 1929
    Dreary House

    Movie Paul White

  5. 1929
    The Girl in the Show

    Movie Ed Bondell

  6. 1929
    The Fall of Eve

    Movie Mr. Mack

  7. 1928
    Oh Kay!

    Movie Shorty McGee

  8. 1928
    Chicken à la King

    Movie Horace Trundle

  9. 1928
    Sporting Goods

    Movie Mr. Jordan

  10. 1928
    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

    Movie Gus Eisman

  11. 1928
    Wife Savers

    Movie Tavern Keeper

  12. 1927
    Figures Don't Lie

    Movie 'Howdy' Jones

  13. 1927
    For the Love of Mike

    Movie Herman Schultz

  14. 1927
    Drums of the Desert

    Movie Perkins

  15. 1927
    Casey at the Bat

    Movie O'Dowd

  16. 1926
    The Trunk Mystery

    Movie Jeff

  17. 1926
    Stranded in Paris

    Movie Count Pasada

  18. 1926
    Everybody's Acting

    Movie Michael Poole

  19. 1926
    The Show Off

    Movie Aubrey Piper

  20. 1926
    Good and Naughty

    Movie Bunny West

  21. 1926
    Mike

    Movie Tad

  22. 1926
    Miss Brewster's Millions

    Movie Ned Brewster

  23. 1926
    The Road to Glory

    Movie James Allen

  24. 1926
    The American Venus

    Movie Hugo Niles