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“I suddenly realized that the fellow who didn't show up was getting about fifty-times more money than I was getting. So I thought, 'this is silly,' and became an actor. I certainly never thought I'd wind up in motion pictures. That was far beyond anything I'd ever dreamed of.”

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Glenn Ford was an American actor renowned for his performances in films and television. Born on May 1, 1916, and passing away on August 30, 2006, Ford was active in the film industry during the 1940s and 1950s, appearing in classic films such as 'The Searchers' and '3:10 to Yuma'. His career spanned multiple decades, leaving a lasting impression across various genres. more

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