Ford Sterling
Born
November 3, 1883
Died
October 13, 1939 (55 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For

Days of Thrills and Laughter
Self (archive footage)
1961

The Golden Age of Comedy
archive footage
1957

Happy Times and Jolly Moments
(archive footage)
1943

Many Unhappy Returns
C.C. aka Henry Morgan
1937
All Business
King
1936

Keystone Hotel
Sterling, Chief of Police
1935
A Quiet Fourth
1935

Black Sheep
Mather
1935

The Headline Woman
Hugo Meyer
1935

Behind the Green Lights
Max Schultz, German Janitor
1935

Alice in Wonderland
White King
1933

Her Majesty, Love
Otmar von Wellingen
1931
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
1931

Kismet
Amru
1930

Bride of the Regiment
Tangy
1930

Show Girl in Hollywood
Sam Otis
1930

Spring Is Here
Peter Braley
1930

Sally
'Pops' Shendorff
1930

The Girl in the Show
Ed Bondell
1929

The Fall of Eve
Mr. Mack
1929

Oh Kay!
Shorty McGee
1928

Chicken à la King
Horace Trundle
1928

Sporting Goods
Mr. Jordan
1928

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gus Eisman
1928

Wife Savers
Tavern Keeper
1928

Figures Don't Lie
'Howdy' Jones
1927

For the Love of Mike
Herman Schultz
1927

Drums of the Desert
Perkins
1927

Casey at the Bat
O'Dowd
1927

Stranded in Paris
Count Pasada
1926

Everybody's Acting
Michael Poole
1926

The Show Off
Aubrey Piper
1926

Good and Naughty
Bunny West
1926
Mike
Tad
1926

Miss Brewster's Millions
Ned Brewster
1926

The Road to Glory
James Allen
1926

The American Venus
Hugo Niles
1926

Stage Struck
Buck
1925

The Trouble With Wives
Al Hennessey
1925

My Lady's Lips
Smike
1925

Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
1925

So Big
Jacob Hoogenduck
1924

He Who Gets Slapped
Tricaud
1924

Love and Glory
Emile Pompaneau
1924

The Woman on the Jury
Juror
1924

The Galloping Fish
George Fitzgerald
1924

Wild Oranges
Paul Halvard
1924

The Day of Faith
Montreal Sammy
1923

The Spoilers
'Slapjack' Simms
1923

Hollywood
Ford Sterling
1923

The Brass Bottle
Rapkin
1923

The Strangers' Banquet
Al Norton
1922

Oh, Mabel Behave
Squire Peachem
1922
A Pajama Marriage
1920

Don't Weaken!
Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master
1920

Hearts and Flowers
Orchestra Leader
1919

Why Beaches Are Popular
Ford Sterling
1919

Yankee Doodle in Berlin
Kaiser Bill
1919

Her Torpedoed Love
Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler
1917
His Lying Heart
The Merchant
1916

The Snow Cure
The Flirt
1916

Fatty and the Broadway Stars
Keystone Performer
1915
His Father's Footsteps
The Father
1915
Only a Messenger Boy
The Messenger Boy
1915
Dirty Work in a Laundry
The Desperate Scoundrel
1915

Court House Crooks
The District Attorney
1915
Our Dare-Devil Chief
The Chief of Police
1915

That Little Band Of Gold
Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale
1915

Hogan's Romance Upset
Fight Spectator
1915
He Wouldn't Stay Down
Peter P. Snitz - the Husband
1915

The Knockout
Spectator (uncredited)
1914

Sergeant Hofmeyer
Sgt. Hofmeyer
1914
Love and Vengeance
Schmaltz
1914
Across the Hall
1914

Tango Tangles
Band Leader
1914

A Film Johnnie
Self
1914

Between Showers
Mr. Snookie, a Thief
1914

A Thief Catcher
Suspicious John
1914
Gentleman Burglar
Chief of Police
1914
A Robust Romeo
1914

Double Crossed
Schemer
1914

In the Clutches of the Gang
Chief Tehiezel
1914

Some Nerve
The Husband
1913
Zuzu, the Band Leader
Zuzu
1913

The Gusher
Oil Well Buyer
1913
His Sister's Kids
The Police Chief
1913

Cohen Saves the Flag
Sgt. Cohen
1913

A Muddy Romance
The Villain
1913
Wine
The Diner
1913
A Small Time Act
Rajah
1913
Love Sickness at Sea
Ship Captain
1913

The Speed Kings
Papa
1913
A Healthy Neighborhood
1913
The Bowling Match
Kraut
1913
When Dreams Come True
The Peddler
1913

The Fatal Taxicab
Egbert Throckmorton
1913

Mabel's Dramatic Career
Actor / Onscreen Villain
1913
Baby Day
1913
Professor Bean's Removal
Professor Bean
1913
Love and Courage
(uncredited) (unconfirmed)
1913

Love and Rubbish
Mr. Fickle
1913

Safe in Jail
The Constable
1913
Rastus and the Game Cock
Rastus
1913

For the Love of Mabel
(uncredited) (unconfirmed)
1913

Peeping Pete
Neighbor's Husband
1913

A Bandit
The Bandit
1913

The Waiters' Picnic
Louis - the Chef
1913
The Speed Queen
The Cop
1913
The Hansom Driver
The Driver's Rival
1913

Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
The Villain
1913
Toplitsky and Company
Toplitsky's Partner
1913
The Foreman of the Jury
Jones - Foreman of the Jury
1913
Their First Execution
1913
Mabel’s Awful Mistakes
Smith
1913
The Ragtime Band
Professor Smelts
1913
His Chum the Baron
Baron von Sneezer
1913

A Fishy Affair
Perkins
1913

A Life in the Balance
The Landlord
1913
Father’s Choice
1913
Those Good Old Days
The Jester
1913

Hide and Seek
The Police Chief
1913

On His Wedding Day
Krause - the Bridegroom
1913
Love and Pain
Jones
1913
A Deaf Burglar
Society Party Guest
1913
Foiling Fickle Father
1913

A Strong Revenge
Meyer
1913
The Sleuths at the Floral Parade
The Man
1913
Red Hot Romance
Antone
1913
The Doctored Affair
1913
Heinze’s Resurrection
Heinze
1913

Her Birthday Present
The Police Chief
1913
The Battle of Who Run
Mack's Commander
1913
Just Brown’s Luck
A Friend
1913
The Deacon Outwitted
1913

The Mistaken Masher
George
1913
For Lizzie's Sake
The Villian
1913
The Cure That Failed
George - the Drinker
1913
How Hiram Won Out
Alfred
1913
Saving Mabel’s Dad
Mabel's Dad
1913

Hoffmeyer's Legacy
Hoffmeyer
1912

Mabel’s Adventures
The Magician
1912
A Midnight Elopement
1912
A Bear Escape
Bandit
1912
The Rivals
1912
Mr. Fixit
1912
A Temperamental Husband
Brown
1912
The Deacon's Troubles
1912

Mabel's Lovers
Black, another suitor
1912
At It Again
Police Chief Larkin
1912

A Grocery Clerk's Romance
Grocery Clerk
1912

At Coney Island
married flirt
1912
The Flirting Husband
Mr. Smith
1912
The Ambitious Butler
chef
1912

Stolen Glory
Captain Warner
1912
The Beating He Needed
his father
1912
Pedro's Dilemma
her father
1912

Riley and Schultze
Schultz
1912

The New Neighbor
1912

The Water Nymph
Mack's Father
1912

Cohen Collects a Debt
Cohen
1912

An Interrupted Elopement
1912

The Tragedy of a Dress Suit
Landlord
1912
The Inventor’s Secret
1911