Paul Ford

Birth Name:

Paul Ford Weaver

Birth Place:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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

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

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