Constance Ford

Constance Ford

Deceased · Born: Jul 1, 1923 · Died: Feb 26, 1993

Personal Details

BornJul 1, 1923 The Bronx, New York, USA
Parents
  • Edwin John Ford
  • Cornelia Rebecca Smith

Biography

Constance Ford embarked on her television career in the 1950s, commencing with live television dramas on Studio One, which debuted in 1948, followed by appearances on Armstrong Circle Theatre in 1950, Goodyear Playhouse in 1951, and other renowned series. Additionally, she played recurring characters in four afternoon serials, including "Rose Peabody" in Search for Tomorrow, which premiered in 1951, "Lynn Sherwood" in Woman with a Past, which debuted in 1954, "Eve Morris" in The Edge of Night, which began in 1956, and "Ada Davis Downs Hobson" in Another World, which started in 1964.

Constance Ford's distinctive style and assertive on-screen presence made her a favorite among TV casting directors, leading to her frequent feature appearances in episodes of Ponds Theater in 1953, Bat Masterson in 1958, Rawhide in 1959, Gunsmoke in 1955, Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1955, The Twilight Zone in 1959, and other notable series, where she typically portrayed tough but sensible career women.

Career

1963
The Caretakers
The Caretakers as Nurse Bracken
1962
Rome Adventure
Rome Adventure as Daisy Bronson
Shootout at Big Sag
Shootout at Big Sag as Goldie Bartholomew
House of Women
House of Women as Sophie Brice
All Fall Down
All Fall Down as Mrs. Mandel
1961
Claudelle Inglish
Claudelle Inglish as Jessie Inglish
1960
1959
A Summer Place
A Summer Place as Helen Jorgenson
1957
Bailout at 43,000
Bailout at 43,000 as Mrs. Frances Nolan
1956