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Ford Sterling Biography

Birth Name:George Franklin Stich

Birth Place:La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Profession Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • In 1914, he got married to screen actress Teddy Sampson
  • When he was young, he joined the the John Robinson circus
  • Was best known for his work as the original chief of the Keystone Cops
  • In 1914, he co-founded the Sterling Film Company
  • Along with being an actor, he was an accomplished sculptor, cartoonist and painter

Awards

  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner