Faith Ford
Birth Name:
Alexis Ford
Birth Place:
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Became a published author on 2004 with the release of her cookbook, Cooking with Faith
- Sister of Devon O'Day, a well-known radio personality in the country music world
- Moved to New York City at age 17 to pursue a modeling career
- After making her television debut in the early '80s on numerous soap operas, she would eventually move to Hollywood and land a decade-long role on the popular series, "Murphy Brown"
- Following the end of "Murphy Brown" in 1998, she would later return to scripted television after landing a lead role on ABC's "Hope & Faith" alongside Kelly Ripa in 2003
- Created Doe Mountain Productions with second husband, Campion Murphy
Awards
- 1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1990American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series:Nominated
- 1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1990Q Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1991Q Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1992Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1993American Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Situation Comedy:Nominated
- 1993TV Guide Award - Supporting Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1993Q Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994Q Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1996American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series:Nominated
- 1999TV Guide Award - Favorite Star of a New Series:Nominated
- 2008TV Land Award - Broadcaster(s) of the Year:Nominated
- 2017Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Winner
- 2017Grace Award - Best Actress - Television:Winner