Glenn Ford quotes

Glenn Ford was a Canadian-American actor renowned for his versatility in film, especially in Westerns and dramas. His career spanned more than five decades, making him one of Hollywood’s most enduring leading men. He starred in classic movies such as "Gilda," "The Big Heat," and "Blackboard Jungle." Here are 11 of his quotes:

An actor should be ready to play any role within reason. For example, I think the most ridiculous thing for me to do would be to try and play Shakespeare.

Glenn Ford

William Holden and I weren't just good friends. He was my very best friend. I feel his loss very much still.

Glenn Ford

An actor would be foolish to do something that might hold up the picture, or more importantly incapacitate him. If an actor does do a stunt he needs to make sure a stunt man stands by to see that it's done correctly.

Glenn Ford

It really doesn't matter whether it's the villain or the hero. Sometimes the villain is the most colorful. But I prefer a part where you don't know what he is until the end.

Glenn Ford

I suddenly realized that the fellow who didn't show up was getting about fifty-times more money than I was getting. So I thought, 'this is silly,' and became an actor. I certainly never thought I'd wind up in motion pictures. That was far beyond anything I'd ever dreamed of.

Glenn Ford

I think the director is becoming more important. To work under rushed conditions, you need to have an extremely professional director. If the director's good than the end result will be good.

Glenn Ford

I can't frankly see much difference in the film industry at all. The only difference might be that they don't take as much time as they used to. For example, they'll do in one day what we used to take a week to do.

Glenn Ford

I don't know how it is now but the assistant stage manager had to understudy several parts. You had to be ready to go on at any time if the actor couldn't make it to the play. I didn't think anything of it.

Glenn Ford

Nothing ever changes as far as Westerns are concerned. They are the same today as they were years ago.

Glenn Ford