Acting
Ford Sterling
EN cinema · 169 credits
Born
3 November 1883
Died
13 October 1939 (aged 55)
Birthplace
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Also known as George Ford Stich Jr. · George Ford Stich · Albert Williams
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Muppets Go to the Movies
as Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Days of Thrills and Laughter
as Self (archive footage)
The Golden Age of Comedy
as archive footage
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
as (archive footage)
Many Unhappy Returns
as C.C. aka Henry Morgan
Behind the Green Lights
as Max Schultz, German Janitor
The Headline Woman
as Hugo Meyer
Keystone Hotel
as Sterling, Chief of Police
Black Sheep
as Mather
Alice in Wonderland
as White King
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
1931
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
as Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)
Her Majesty, Love
as Otmar von Wellingen
Spring Is Here
as Peter Braley
Kismet
as Amru
Show Girl in Hollywood
as Sam Otis
Sally
as 'Pops' Shendorff
The Girl in the Show
as Ed Bondell
The Fall of Eve
as Mr. Mack
Dreary House
1929
Dreary House
as Paul White
Sporting Goods
as Mr. Jordan
Wife Savers
as Tavern Keeper
Chicken à la King
as Horace Trundle
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
as Gus Eisman
Oh Kay!
as Shorty McGee
Drums of the Desert
as Perkins
Casey at the Bat
as O'Dowd
For the Love of Mike
as Herman Schultz
Figures Don't Lie
as 'Howdy' Jones
Miss Brewster's Millions
as Ned Brewster
The Show Off
as Aubrey Piper
Everybody's Acting
as Michael Poole
Good and Naughty
as Bunny West
The Road to Glory
as James Allen
The American Venus
as Hugo Niles
Stranded in Paris
as Count Pasada
The Trouble With Wives
as Al Hennessey
Stage Struck
as Buck
My Lady's Lips
as Smike
He Who Gets Slapped
as Tricaud
So Big
as Jacob Hoogenduck
Love and Glory
as Emile Pompaneau
Wild Oranges
as Paul Halvard
The Galloping Fish
as George Fitzgerald
Hollywood
as Ford Sterling
The Day of Faith
as Montreal Sammy
The Brass Bottle
as Rapkin
The Spoilers
as 'Slapjack' Simms
The Destroying Angel
as Max Weil
The Strangers' Banquet
as Al Norton
Oh, Mabel Behave
as Squire Peachem, Director
Don't Weaken!
as Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master
Love, Honor and Behave
as Milton Robbin - Haberdasher
Married Life
as Heckler at Theatre
Why Beaches Are Popular
as Ford Sterling
Hearts and Flowers
as Orchestra Leader
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
as Kaiser Bill
Her Torpedoed Love
as Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler
His Lying Heart
1916
His Lying Heart
as The Merchant, Director
The Snow Cure
as The Flirt
His Father's Footsteps
1915
His Father's Footsteps
as The Father, Director
Dirty Work in a Laundry
1915
Dirty Work in a Laundry
as The Desperate Scoundrel, Director
Fatty and the Broadway Stars
as Keystone Performer
Our Dare-Devil Chief
1915
Our Dare-Devil Chief
as The Chief of Police, Director
That Little Band Of Gold
as Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale
Only a Messenger Boy
1915
Only a Messenger Boy
as The Messenger Boy, Director
Court House Crooks
as The District Attorney, Director
He Wouldn't Stay Down
as Peter P. Snitz - the Husband
Hogan's Romance Upset
as Fight Spectator
Between Showers
as Mr. Snookie, a Thief
Across the Hall
1914
Across the Hall
Actor, Director
Tango Tangles
as Band Leader
A Film Johnnie
as Self
A Thief Catcher
as Suspicious John, Director
Sergeant Hofmeyer
as Sgt. Hofmeyer
Double Crossed
as Schemer, Director
In the Clutches of the Gang
as Chief Tehiezel
The Knockout
as Spectator (uncredited)
Gentleman Burglar
1914
Gentleman Burglar
as Chief of Police
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
as The Villain
A Muddy Romance
as The Villain
Peeping Pete
as Neighbor's Husband
The Gusher
as Oil Well Buyer
Toplitsky and Company
1913
Toplitsky and Company
as Toplitsky's Partner
Cohen Saves the Flag
as Sgt. Cohen
Hide and Seek
as The Police Chief
A Strong Revenge
as Meyer
The Speed Kings
as Papa
A Bandit
as The Bandit
The Waiters' Picnic
as Louis - the Chef
Love and Rubbish
as Mr. Fickle
For the Love of Mabel
as (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Love and Courage
1913
Love and Courage
as (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Safe in Jail
as The Constable
Mabel's Dramatic Career
as Actor / Onscreen Villain
The Fatal Taxicab
as Egbert Throckmorton
His Sister's Kids
1913
His Sister's Kids
as The Police Chief
Wine
1913
Wine
as The Diner
Some Nerve
as The Husband
Her Birthday Present
as The Police Chief
A Fishy Affair
as Perkins
On His Wedding Day
as Krause - the Bridegroom
The Ragtime Band
as Professor Smelts
A Deaf Burglar
1913
A Deaf Burglar
as Society Party Guest
A Life in the Balance
as The Landlord
For Lizzie's Sake
1913
For Lizzie's Sake
as The Villian
The Foreman of the Jury
1913
The Foreman of the Jury
as Jones - Foreman of the Jury
The Cure That Failed
1913
The Cure That Failed
as George - the Drinker
The Hansom Driver
1913
The Hansom Driver
as The Driver's Rival
The Battle of Who Run
1913
The Battle of Who Run
as Mack's Commander
His Chum the Baron
1913
His Chum the Baron
as Baron von Sneezer
The Water Nymph
as Mack's Father
A Grocery Clerk's Romance
as Grocery Clerk
Riley and Schultze
as Schultz
Pedro's Dilemma
1912
Pedro's Dilemma
as her father
Stolen Glory
as Captain Warner
At It Again
1912
At It Again
as Police Chief Larkin
At Coney Island
as The Married Flirt
Mabel's Lovers
as Black, another suitor
Hoffmeyer's Legacy
as Hoffmeyer
Mabel’s Adventures
as The Magician
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit
as Landlord