Ford Sterling

1883-11-03 – 1939-10-13 (age 55) La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

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.

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Known For

Alice in Wonderland

1933

as White King

Married Life

1920

as Heckler at Theatre

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Baby Day

1913

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Gentleman Burglar

1914

as Chief of Police

Wife Savers

1928

as Tavern Keeper

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Wine

1913

as The Diner

He Who Gets Slapped

1924

as Tricaud

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All Business

1936

as King

Riley and Schultze

1912

as Schultz

Oh Kay!

1928

as Shorty McGee

Peeping Pete

1913

as Neighbor's Husband

Show Girl in Hollywood

1930

as Sam Otis

Love and Rubbish

1913

as Mr. Fickle

Between Showers

1914

as Mr. Snookie, a Thief

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Mr. Fixit

1912

Hollywood

1923

as Ford Sterling

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Dreary House

1929

as Paul White

A Thief Catcher

1914

as Suspicious John

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981

as Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1928

as Gus Eisman