Ford Sterling

Known for: Acting

Born: 1883-11-03 – 1939-10-13 (aged 55)

From: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

Ford Sterling (born George Stitch; November 3, 1883 – October 13, 1939) was an American comedian and actor best known for his work with Keystone Studios. One of the 'Big 4', he was the original chief of the Keystone Cops.

Filmography (168)

MOVIE★ 6.0
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 7.1
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957
as archive footage
MOVIE★ 7.5
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
1943
as (archive footage)
MOVIE
Many Unhappy Returns
1937
as C.C. aka Henry Morgan
MOVIE
All Business
1936
as King
MOVIE★ 8.5
Keystone Hotel
1935
as Sterling, Chief of Police
MOVIE★ 8.0
A Quiet Fourth
1935
MOVIE★ 7.3
Black Sheep
1935
as Mather
MOVIE★ 4.6
The Headline Woman
1935
as Hugo Meyer
MOVIE★ 8.0
Behind the Green Lights
1935
as Max Schultz, German Janitor
MOVIE★ 6.1
Alice in Wonderland
1933
as White King
MOVIE★ 6.7
Her Majesty, Love
1931
as Otmar von Wellingen
MOVIE★ 7.3
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
1931
as Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)
MOVIE★ 4.0
Kismet
1930
as Amru
MOVIE★ 6.5
Bride of the Regiment
1930
as Tangy
MOVIE★ 5.8
Show Girl in Hollywood
1930
as Sam Otis
MOVIE★ 5.7
Spring Is Here
1930
as Peter Braley
MOVIE★ 7.0
Sally
1930
as 'Pops' Shendorff
MOVIE★ 7.0
Dreary House
1929
as Paul White
MOVIE★ 6.0
The Girl in the Show
1929
as Ed Bondell
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Fall of Eve
1929
as Mr. Mack
MOVIE★ 7.0
Oh Kay!
1928
as Shorty McGee
MOVIE★ 8.0
Chicken à la King
1928
as Horace Trundle
MOVIE★ 8.0
Sporting Goods
1928
as Mr. Jordan
MOVIE★ 10.0
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1928
as Gus Eisman
MOVIE★ 7.0
Wife Savers
1928
as Tavern Keeper
MOVIE★ 10.0
Figures Don't Lie
1927
as 'Howdy' Jones
MOVIE★ 7.0
For the Love of Mike
1927
as Herman Schultz
MOVIE★ 7.0
Drums of the Desert
1927
as Perkins
MOVIE★ 8.0
Casey at the Bat
1927
as O'Dowd
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Trunk Mystery
1926
as Jeff
MOVIE★ 8.0
Stranded in Paris
1926
as Count Pasada
MOVIE★ 9.0
Everybody's Acting
1926
as Michael Poole
MOVIE★ 7.2
The Show Off
1926
as Aubrey Piper
MOVIE★ 7.0
Good and Naughty
1926
as Bunny West
MOVIE★ 10.0
Mike
1926
as Tad
MOVIE★ 8.0
Miss Brewster's Millions
1926
as Ned Brewster
MOVIE★ 6.5
The Road to Glory
1926
as James Allen
MOVIE★ 8.0
The American Venus
1926
as Hugo Niles
MOVIE★ 6.5
Stage Struck
1925
as Buck
MOVIE★ 7.0
The Trouble With Wives
1925
as Al Hennessey
MOVIE★ 10.0
My Lady's Lips
1925
as Smike
MOVIE★ 5.4
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
1925
MOVIE★ 9.0
So Big
1924
as Jacob Hoogenduck
MOVIE★ 7.6
He Who Gets Slapped
1924
as Tricaud
MOVIE★ 10.0
Love and Glory
1924
as Emile Pompaneau
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Woman on the Jury
1924
as Juror
MOVIE★ 7.0
The Galloping Fish
1924
as George Fitzgerald
MOVIE★ 6.5
Wild Oranges
1924
as Paul Halvard
MOVIE★ 8.0
The Day of Faith
1923
as Montreal Sammy
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Spoilers
1923
as 'Slapjack' Simms
MOVIE★ 9.0
Hollywood
1923
as Ford Sterling
MOVIE★ 7.0
The Destroying Angel
1923
as Max Weil
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Brass Bottle
1923
as Rapkin
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Strangers' Banquet
1922
as Al Norton
MOVIE★ 9.0
Oh, Mabel Behave
1922
as Squire Peachem
MOVIE★ 8.0
Love, Honor and Behave
1920
as Milton Robbin - Haberdasher
MOVIE★ 9.0
A Pajama Marriage
1920
MOVIE★ 6.3
Don't Weaken!
1920
as Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master
MOVIE★ 9.0
Married Life
1920
as Heckler at Theatre
MOVIE★ 6.5
Hearts and Flowers
1919
as Orchestra Leader
MOVIE★ 7.0
Why Beaches Are Popular
1919
as Ford Sterling
MOVIE★ 5.7
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
1919
as Kaiser Bill
MOVIE★ 5.0
Her Torpedoed Love
1917
as Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler
MOVIE
His Lying Heart
1916
as The Merchant
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Snow Cure
1916
as The Flirt
MOVIE
Fatty and the Broadway Stars
1915
as Keystone Performer
MOVIE
His Father's Footsteps
1915
as The Father
MOVIE
Only a Messenger Boy
1915
as The Messenger Boy
MOVIE★ 5.0
Dirty Work in a Laundry
1915
as The Desperate Scoundrel
MOVIE★ 4.0
Court House Crooks
1915
as The District Attorney
MOVIE★ 5.5
Our Dare-Devil Chief
1915
as The Chief of Police
MOVIE★ 5.1
That Little Band Of Gold
1915
as Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale
MOVIE★ 5.0
Hogan's Romance Upset
1915
as Fight Spectator
MOVIE
He Wouldn't Stay Down
1915
as Peter P. Snitz - the Husband
MOVIE★ 5.7
The Knockout
1914
as Spectator (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 8.0
Sergeant Hofmeyer
1914
as Sgt. Hofmeyer
MOVIE★ 6.5
Love and Vengeance
1914
as Schmaltz
MOVIE★ 7.0
Across the Hall
1914
MOVIE★ 5.1
Tango Tangles
1914
as Band Leader
MOVIE★ 5.5
A Film Johnnie
1914
as Self
MOVIE★ 5.4
Between Showers
1914
as Mr. Snookie, a Thief
MOVIE★ 5.1
A Thief Catcher
1914
as Suspicious John
MOVIE
Gentleman Burglar
1914
as Chief of Police
MOVIE
A Robust Romeo
1914
MOVIE★ 4.6
Double Crossed
1914
as Schemer
MOVIE
In the Clutches of the Gang
1914
as Chief Tehiezel
MOVIE
Some Nerve
1913
as The Husband
MOVIE
Zuzu, the Band Leader
1913
as Zuzu
MOVIE★ 4.5
The Gusher
1913
as Oil Well Buyer
MOVIE★ 10.0
His Sister's Kids
1913
as The Police Chief
MOVIE★ 4.2
Cohen Saves the Flag
1913
as Sgt. Cohen
MOVIE★ 4.8
A Muddy Romance
1913
as The Villain
MOVIE★ 10.0
Wine
1913
as The Diner
MOVIE
A Small Time Act
1913
as Rajah
MOVIE
Love Sickness at Sea
1913
as Ship Captain
MOVIE★ 4.6
The Speed Kings
1913
as Papa
MOVIE★ 7.0
A Healthy Neighborhood
1913
MOVIE
The Bowling Match
1913
as Kraut
MOVIE
When Dreams Come True
1913
as The Peddler
MOVIE
The Fatal Taxicab
1913
as Egbert Throckmorton
MOVIE★ 5.6
Mabel's Dramatic Career
1913
as Actor / Onscreen Villain
MOVIE
Baby Day
1913
MOVIE
Professor Bean's Removal
1913
as Professor Bean
MOVIE
Love and Courage
1913
as (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
MOVIE★ 4.5
Love and Rubbish
1913
as Mr. Fickle
MOVIE★ 8.0
Safe in Jail
1913
as The Constable
MOVIE
Rastus and the Game Cock
1913
as Rastus
MOVIE
For the Love of Mabel
1913
as (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
MOVIE★ 6.0
Peeping Pete
1913
as Neighbor's Husband
MOVIE★ 5.5
A Bandit
1913
as The Bandit
MOVIE★ 5.0
The Waiters' Picnic
1913
as Louis - the Chef
MOVIE
The Speed Queen
1913
as The Cop
MOVIE
The Hansom Driver
1913
as The Driver's Rival
MOVIE★ 6.0
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
1913
as The Villain
MOVIE★ 5.0
Toplitsky and Company
1913
as Toplitsky's Partner
MOVIE
The Foreman of the Jury
1913
as Jones - Foreman of the Jury
MOVIE★ 7.0
Their First Execution
1913
MOVIE
Mabel’s Awful Mistakes
1913
as Smith
MOVIE★ 4.9
The Ragtime Band
1913
as Professor Smelts
MOVIE★ 9.0
His Chum the Baron
1913
as Baron von Sneezer
MOVIE★ 5.5
A Fishy Affair
1913
as Perkins
MOVIE★ 6.0
A Life in the Balance
1913
as The Landlord
MOVIE
Father’s Choice
1913
MOVIE
Those Good Old Days
1913
as The Jester
MOVIE★ 6.5
Hide and Seek
1913
as The Police Chief
MOVIE★ 8.0
On His Wedding Day
1913
as Krause - the Bridegroom
MOVIE
Love and Pain
1913
as Jones
MOVIE★ 8.0
A Deaf Burglar
1913
as Society Party Guest
MOVIE
Foiling Fickle Father
1913
MOVIE★ 5.0
A Strong Revenge
1913
as Meyer
MOVIE
The Sleuths at the Floral Parade
1913
as The Man
MOVIE
Red Hot Romance
1913
as Antone
MOVIE
The Doctored Affair
1913
MOVIE
Heinze’s Resurrection
1913
as Heinze
MOVIE★ 7.5
Her Birthday Present
1913
as The Police Chief
MOVIE
The Battle of Who Run
1913
as Mack's Commander
MOVIE
Just Brown’s Luck
1913
as A Friend
MOVIE
The Deacon Outwitted
1913
MOVIE
The Mistaken Masher
1913
as George
MOVIE
For Lizzie's Sake
1913
as The Villian
MOVIE
The Cure That Failed
1913
as George - the Drinker
MOVIE
How Hiram Won Out
1913
as Alfred
MOVIE
Saving Mabel’s Dad
1913
as Mabel's Dad
MOVIE
Hoffmeyer's Legacy
1912
as Hoffmeyer
MOVIE★ 4.0
Mabel’s Adventures
1912
as The Magician
MOVIE
A Midnight Elopement
1912
MOVIE
A Bear Escape
1912
as Bandit
MOVIE
The Rivals
1912
MOVIE
Mr. Fixit
1912
MOVIE
The Deacon's Troubles
1912
MOVIE
A Temperamental Husband
1912
as Brown
MOVIE
At It Again
1912
as Police Chief Larkin
MOVIE
Mabel's Lovers
1912
as Black, another suitor
MOVIE★ 4.6
A Grocery Clerk's Romance
1912
as Grocery Clerk
MOVIE★ 6.3
At Coney Island
1912
as The Married Flirt
MOVIE
The Flirting Husband
1912
as Mr. Smith
MOVIE
The Ambitious Butler
1912
as chef
MOVIE★ 5.2
Stolen Glory
1912
as Captain Warner
MOVIE
The Beating He Needed
1912
as his father
MOVIE
Pedro's Dilemma
1912
as her father
MOVIE
Riley and Schultze
1912
as Schultz
MOVIE
The New Neighbor
1912
MOVIE★ 4.6
The Water Nymph
1912
as Mack's Father
MOVIE
Cohen Collects a Debt
1912
as Cohen
MOVIE★ 4.5
An Interrupted Elopement
1912
MOVIE★ 4.0
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit
1912
as Landlord
MOVIE
The Inventor’s Secret
1911