John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and naval officer. He is renowned both for Westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), as well as adaptations of classic 20th-century American novels such as The Grapes of Wrath (1940). He was the recipient of five Academy Awards including a record four wins for Best Director.
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John Martin Feeney 1 February 1894 Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA
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31 August 1973 (aged 79) Palm Desert, California, USA
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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