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Paul Ford Biography
Birth Name:Paul Ford Weaver
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1967, he won the National Board of Review award for his work in "The Comedians․"
- Was a supporter of President Franklin D․ Roosevelt, and a lifelong Democrat
- Was discouraged from acting at a young age because people thought that he was tone-deaf
- Is primarily known for taking on the role of authority figures
- During the Great Depression, he survived by working for Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Public Works programs
- Was originally cast as Principal McGee in Grease, but died before he would portray the role
- Was well-known for being unable to remember his lines on stage
Awards
- 1957Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Performance by an Actor: nominated
- 1958Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Supporting Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: nominated
- 1959Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1967NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner