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Jim Ford (actor)
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Years active
2005–present
Name
Jim Ford
Role
Film actor
Parents
Linda Ford, John Ford
Born
September 15, 1981 (age 43) (
1981-09-15
)
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation
Actor, stuntman, screenwriter, director
Education
St. John's High School, University of Hartford
Movies
God Don't Make the Laws, The Vicious Kind, The Forger, Across the Universe, Pawn
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Jim Ford (born September 15, 1981) is an American film and television actor, stuntman, screenwriter and film director. He wrote and directed the short films Reconnaissance (2007), Gotta Go (2008), Wiffle Ball (2008), Timmy Text Message (2009), and White Zin (2010).
Ford was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the son of Linda, a Nurse Practitioner, and John Ford, a Fire-fighter. Ford grew up in West Boylston, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. John's High School in 2000 and went to the University of Hartford where he received a B.F.A. in theatre from the Hartt School conservatory. Ford participated in sports growing up, including BMX, snowboarding and skateboarding. He enrolled in a sketch comedy class when in 6th grade at The Bancroft school, and was able to write and direct his own skits and imitate some of the faculty, after which he began doing plays and short films. With the help of friends he completed over a dozen short films and two full length feature films before his senior year of high school.
Career
Shortly after graduating from college in 2004, Ford moved to New York City. He landed an agent within months and began working immediately. He landed several commercials for companies such as The World Poker Tour, Snickers, Stride Gum, Microsoft, New York Lottery, although his first film job was as a football player in "Across the Universe". Next was the low-budget horror film Knock Knock. Jim had landed several roles in television shows such as Gossip Girl, Law and Order, The Sopranos and Fringe. Jim was also the 2007-2009 Face of Intel. It was a worldwide print campaign that had his face and body on billboards and magazines all around the world. In a short time Jim has completed over 50 films, TV shows, commercials and acted or performed stunts alongside actors like: Edward Norton, Colin Ferrel, Christopher Walken, Gerard Butler, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Adam Sandler, Kevin James.
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Filmography
Actor
-
The Woods (Short) (completed) as
Steven
2016
AssAssINS (completed) as
Assassin #1
2023
Video Game Walkthrough (Short) as
Gamer
2021
Drinking Games (TV Series short) as
Johnny
- Speed Drinking Challenge (2023) - Johnny
- No Face No Chase (2022) - Johnny
- Wine Master (2022) - Johnny
- Getting Toasty! (2022) - Johnny
- Clinking Before Drinking (2022) - Johnny
- Cheers Around the World (2021) - Johnny
- Shot Glass Checkers (2021) - Johnny
- The Tidal Wave Shot (2021) - Johnny
- Sparkling Wine (2021) - Johnny
- Cheers Etiquette (2021) - Johnny
- Roxanne (2021) - Johnny
- Bachelor Party (2021) - Johnny
- Road Sodas (2021) - Johnny
2022
Like, Comment, Subscribe & Follow Me Everywhere! (Short) as
Ricky
2022
Cheers Around the World (Short) as
U.S.A Cheerser
2016
ROMEO: A Dog Day in the Life (TV Series short) as
Dah Glovah / Dah Glover
- Romeo, je t'aime (2022) - Dah Glovah
- Fortress (2022) - Dah Glovah
- Jaunt (2022) - Dah Glover
- No Stairs (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Scavenger (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Snow Storm (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Winter Walk (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Mad Skills (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Water for My Dog (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Use Your Stairs (2017) - Dah Glovah
- Eating (2017) - Dah Glovah
- The Chase (2016) - Dah Glovah
- Sock Thief (2016) - Dah Glovah
- Second Nap (2016) - Dah Glovah
- Sweet Freedom (2016) - Dah Glovah
- Gimme Your Sock (2016) - Dah Glovah
- New Toy (2016) - Dah Glovah
- Do You Want to Go for a Walk (2016) - Dah Glovah
- Romeo Takes a Nap (Pilot) (2016) - Dah Glovah
- I'm Free (2016) - Dah Glovah
2021
Power Book II: Ghost (TV Series) as
Taxi Driver
- Coming Home to Roost (2021) - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
2021
The Last O.G. (TV Series) as
Package Stealer
- If You Can't Buy, Rent (2021) - Package Stealer
2021
Wu-Tang: An American Saga (TV Series) as
Bartender
- As High as Wu-Tang Gets (2021) - Bartender (uncredited)
2021
Ricky's Reviews (Video short) as
Ricky
2021
Tenant as
Greg Smith
2020
A Boat Time (Short) as
Fisherman
2020
Defending Jacob (TV Mini Series) as
Motorist
- After (2020) - Motorist (uncredited)
2020
Small World (Short) as
John
2020
The Sinner (TV Series) as
Sabbiato Bouncer #2
- Part II (2020) - Sabbiato Bouncer #2 (uncredited)
2019
Powerstar Golf Walkthrough (TV Mini Series) as
Wavering Vase
- Split Paths (2019) - Wavering Vase
2019
Happy! (TV Series) as
Mob Hospital Medic #2
- A Friend of Death (2019) - Mob Hospital Medic #2 (uncredited)
2018
American Dresser as
Gavin
2018
Skin as
Good Samaritan (uncredited)
2018
Instinct (TV Series) as
Chad
- Tribal (2018) - Chad (uncredited)
2018
We Have Your Wife (Short) as
Greg Smith
2018
A Vigilante as
Barfly #3
2018
Mustache Brigade (TV Mini Series short) as
The Boss
- Long Live, Tom Long! (2018) - The Boss
- Let's Spice It Up! (2018) - The Boss
- The Training Video (2018) - The Boss
- Shh, It's a Stealth Mission (2018) - The Boss
2018
Proud Mary as
Vagrant (uncredited)
2017
Remo Williams 2: The Adventure Continues as
Robert Smith
2017
The Committee (TV Series short) as
New Jersey
- The Superman (2017) - New Jersey
- The Houdini (2017) - New Jersey
2017
Test Drive (Short) as
Salesman
2017
Airbnb Profile Video (TV Mini Series short) as
Jimmy D. Rizza
2017
Z: The Beginning of Everything (TV Series) as
Asst. Photographer #2
- The It Girl (2017) - Asst. Photographer #2
2016
Its Up to You (Short) as
Older Brother
2016
Muhamid WAS Ghandi (Short) as
Muhamid WAS Ghandi / Badgrass 80'S Bully
2016
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Driver
- Unbearable Loss (2016) - Driver
2016
Madam Secretary (TV Series) as
Ron Janeway
- The French Revolution (2016) - Ron Janeway (uncredited)
2016
The Purge: Election Year as
Homeless Man (uncredited)
2015
Jessica Jones (TV Series) as
Male Visitor
- A.K.A. Smile (2015) - Male Visitor (uncredited)
2015
The Mysteries of Laura (TV Series) as
Ronald
- The Mystery of the Taken Boy (2015) - Ronald
2015
Black Mass as
Protestor (uncredited)
2015
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Lawyer
- Undisclosed Recipients (2015) - Lawyer
2015
Touched with Fire as
Police Officer (uncredited)
2014
The Following (TV Series) as
Victim / ESU Officer / Businessman
- New Blood (2015) - Victim (uncredited)
- Freedom (2014) - ESU Officer (uncredited)
- Family Affair (2014) - Businessman (uncredited)
2015
Gotham (TV Series) as
Adam Jodowsky
- The Scarecrow (2015) - Adam Jodowsky (uncredited)
- The Fearsome Dr. Crane (2015) - Adam Jodowsky
2015
Exeter as
Fire Marshall
2015
Message INA Bottle (Short) as
Jamo
2014
Girl's Bike (Short)
2014
How I Dumped My Ex-Boyfriend's Body as
Tony's Brother
2014
Us & Them (TV Series) as
Dad
- Corn & Cancer (2014) - Dad
2014
Elementary (TV Series) as
Alec Flynn
- End of Watch (2014) - Alec Flynn (uncredited)
2013
Person of Interest (TV Series) as
PMC #2 / SWAT
- Nautilus (2014) - PMC #2 (uncredited)
- The Devil's Share (2013) - SWAT (uncredited)
2014
The Knick (TV Series) as
White Guy Who Gets Punched
- Get the Rope (2014) - White Guy Who Gets Punched
2014
The Forger as
Male Bartender
2014
Revenge of the Green Dragons as
Anthony Gallivan
2014
Noah as
Refugee (uncredited)
2013
How to Do a Boston Accent (Short) as
Dialect Coach / Billy Boston / Sox fan / ...
2013
American Hustle as
Detractor (uncredited)
2013
Grand Theft Auto V (Video Game) as
Various (voice, uncredited)
2013
R.I.P.D. as
Cop #7 (uncredited)
2013
Grown Ups 2 as
Townie (uncredited)
2013
Alien Rising as
Black Ball Soldier #3
2013
Pawn as
SWAT
2013
Indiscretion as
James
2012
Fight Scene (Short) as
Man (as Jimmy Ford)
2011
Real Truth: The Brian Scalabrine Story (Short) as
Vice President: James O'Brian
2011
Self Help (Short) as
Dude
2011
God Don't Make the Laws as
Ryan
2011
Bored to Death (TV Series) as
Waiter
- The Blonde in the Woods (2011) - Waiter
2008
Gossip Girl (TV Series) as
Fashion Show Escort / Joe
- The Jewel of Denial (2011) - Fashion Show Escort (uncredited)
Like, Comment, Subscribe & Follow Me Everywhere! (Short) (writer and creator)
2022
Cheers Around the World (Short) (writer & creator)
2021
Ricky's Reviews (Video short) (creator)
2021
Tenant (segment "writer")
2020
A Boat Time (Short) (writer & creator)
2020
Small World (Short)
2019
Powerstar Golf Walkthrough (TV Mini Series) (idea)
2019
Zan Man (Documentary short) (writer)
2018
We Have Your Wife (Short) (written and created by)
2017
The Committee (TV Series short) (written by - 2 episodes)
- The Superman (2017) - (written by)
- The Houdini (2017) - (written by)
2017
Test Drive (Short) (concept and development)
2017
Airbnb Profile Video (TV Mini Series short)
-
ROMEO: A Dog Day in the Life (TV Series short) (2 episodes, 2016) (story - 1 episode, 2017) (original idea - 1 episode, 2016) (written by - 1 episode, 2016) (creator - 1 episode, 2016) (created by - 1 episode, 2016)
- Mad Skills (2017) - (story)
- Second Nap (2016)
- Gimme Your Sock (2016) - (original idea)
- New Toy (2016) - (written by)
- Do You Want to Go for a Walk (2016)
- Romeo Takes a Nap (Pilot) (2016) - (creator)
- I'm Free (2016) - (creator)
2016
Its Up to You (Short) (writer)
2016
Muhamid WAS Ghandi (Short) (writer)
2015
Message INA Bottle (Short) (writer)
2014
Girl's Bike (Short) (written by)
2013
How to Do a Boston Accent (Short) (writer)
2012
Fight Scene (Short) (writer)
2011
Real Truth: The Brian Scalabrine Story (Short) (story) / (written by)
2010
White Zin (Short) (story)
2009
Timmy Text Message (Short) (creator) / (writer)
2008
Wiffle Ball (Short) (story and screenplay)
2008
Gotta Go (Short) (creator)
2007
Reconnaissance (Short)
Director
2016
AssAssINS (completed)
2023
Video Game Walkthrough (Short)
2021
Drinking Games (TV Series short) (9 episodes)
- No Face No Chase (2022)
- Wine Master (2022)
- Getting Toasty! (2022)
- Clinking Before Drinking (2022)
- Cheers Around the World (2021)
- The Tidal Wave Shot (2021)
- Sparkling Wine (2021)
- Cheers Etiquette (2021)
- Road Sodas (2021)
2022
Like, Comment, Subscribe & Follow Me Everywhere! (Short)
2022
Cheers Around the World (Short)
2021
Ricky's Reviews (Video short)
2021
Tenant (segment director)
2020
A Boat Time (Short) (directed by)
2020
Small World (Short)
2019
Zan Man (Documentary short)
2018
We Have Your Wife (Short)
2017
The Committee (TV Series short) (1 episode)
- The Superman (2017)
2017
Test Drive (Short)
2017
Airbnb Profile Video (TV Mini Series short)
2016
Its Up to You (Short)
2016
Muhamid WAS Ghandi (Short)
-
ROMEO: A Dog Day in the Life (TV Series short) (5 episodes, 2016) (series director - 2 episodes, 2016)
- Second Nap (2016)
- Sweet Freedom (2016)
- Gimme Your Sock (2016)
- New Toy (2016)
- Do You Want to Go for a Walk (2016)
- Romeo Takes a Nap (Pilot) (2016) - (series director)
- I'm Free (2016) - (series director)
2015
Message INA Bottle (Short)
2014
Girl's Bike (Short)
2013
How to Do a Boston Accent (Short)
2012
Fight Scene (Short)
2011
Real Truth: The Brian Scalabrine Story (Short)
2010
White Zin (Short)
2009
Timmy Text Message (Short)
2008
Wiffle Ball (Short)
2008
Gotta Go (Short)
2007
Reconnaissance (Short)
Producer
2016
AssAssINS (producer) (completed)
2023
Video Game Walkthrough (Short) (executive producer)
-
Drinking Games (TV Series short) (producer - 6 episodes, 2021) (co-producer - 2 episodes, 2021 - 2023)
- Speed Drinking Challenge (2023) - (co-producer)
- Cheers Around the World (2021) - (producer)
- Shot Glass Checkers (2021) - (producer)
- The Tidal Wave Shot (2021) - (producer)
- Sparkling Wine (2021) - (producer)
- Cheers Etiquette (2021) - (co-producer)
- Roxanne (2021) - (producer)
- Bachelor Party (2021) - (producer)
2022
Like, Comment, Subscribe & Follow Me Everywhere! (Short) (executive producer)
2022
Cheers Around the World (Short) (producer)
2020
A Boat Time (Short) (producer)
2020
Small World (Short) (producer)
2019
Zan Man (Documentary short) (producer)
2018
We Have Your Wife (Short) (co-producer)
-
The Committee (TV Series short) (co-producer - 2 episodes, 2017) (post production associate producer - 1 episode, 2015)
- The Superman (2017) - (co-producer)
- The Houdini (2017) - (co-producer)
- Breaded Chicken Cutlet (2015) - (post production associate producer)
2017
Inside Fight Scene with Jim Ford (TV Short documentary) (executive producer)
2017
Behind the Scenes of: Test Drive (TV Short documentary) (co-producer)
2017
Test Drive (Short) (producer)
2017
Airbnb Profile Video (TV Mini Series short) (producer)
2016
Its Up to You (Short) (producer)
2016
Muhamid WAS Ghandi (Short) (producer)
-
ROMEO: A Dog Day in the Life (TV Series short) (producer - 2 episodes, 2016) (executive producer - 1 episode, 2016) (co-producer - 1 episode, 2016)
- Gimme Your Sock (2016) - (executive producer)
- New Toy (2016) - (co-producer)
- Do You Want to Go for a Walk (2016) - (producer)
- Romeo Takes a Nap (Pilot) (2016) - (producer)
2015
Message INA Bottle (Short) (producer)
2014
Girl's Bike (Short) (executive producer)
2013
How to Do a Boston Accent (Short) (executive producer)
2012
Fight Scene (Short) (producer - as James A. Ford)
2011
Real Truth: The Brian Scalabrine Story (Short) (producer)
2010
White Zin (Short) (co-producer)
2009
Timmy Text Message (Short) (executive producer)
2008
Wiffle Ball (Short) (executive producer)
2008
Gotta Go (Short) (executive producer)
2007
Reconnaissance (Short) (producer)
Editor
2016
AssAssINS (completed)
2023
Video Game Walkthrough (Short)
2019
Powerstar Golf Walkthrough (TV Mini Series)
2019
Zan Man (Documentary short)
2016
ROMEO: A Dog Day in the Life (TV Series short) (3 episodes)
- Snow Storm (2017)
- Winter Walk (2017) - (edited by)
- The Chase (2016)
2017
Airbnb Profile Video (TV Mini Series short)
2016
Its Up to You (Short)
2016
Muhamid WAS Ghandi (Short)
2015
Message INA Bottle (Short) (edited by)
2013
How to Do a Boston Accent (Short)
2010
White Zin (Short)
Sound Department
2016
AssAssINS (sound editor) (completed)
2019
Zan Man (Documentary short) (sound editor)
2017
ROMEO: A Dog Day in the Life (TV Series short) (sound editor/sound effects editor - 1 episode)
- Winter Walk (2017) - (sound editor/sound effects editor)
2016
Its Up to You (Short) (sound editor) / (sound mixer)
2016
Muhamid WAS Ghandi (Short) (sound editor) / (sound mixer)