Tennessee Ernie Ford

Acting

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Born February 13, 1919 · Bristol, Tennessee, USA

Died October 17, 1991 · aged 72

Tennessee Ernie Ford was a musician and actor.

Known For

The Best Years of Our LivesThe Best Years of Our Lives · 1946
The Best Years of Our Lives
7.71946
MovieDramaRomance
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
Man in the SaddleMan in the Saddle · 1951
Man in the Saddle
6.61951
MovieWestern
A small rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerful neighbor. When the neighbor even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence.
The Lonely ManThe Lonely Man · 1957
The Lonely Man
6.11957
MovieWestern
Aging gunslinger Jacob Wade hopes to settle down with his estranged son, but his old enemies have other plans for him. Gunslinger Jacob Wade finds his long-abandoned son Riley, now a young man who hates his father but has nowhere else to go. Hoping to settle down, Jacob finds no town will have him. They end at Monolith, the ranch of Jacob's former girlfriend Ada, to whom he had no intention of returning. A mustang hunt finds Riley himself attracted to the shapely Ada...and Jacob having trouble with his eyesight. And his visions of a quiet life are doomed by the re-appearance of enemies from his past...
Timber TrampsTimber Tramps · 1975
Timber Tramps
9.01975
MovieAdventure
A tough, hard-drinking Alaska logging foreman likes fighting only slightly less than working.
The Mouse on the MayflowerThe Mouse on the Mayflower · 1968
The Mouse on the Mayflower
6.71968
MovieComedyAnimation
The famous ship called Mayflower is trapped amidst a huge storm. The entire story is narrated by a church-mouse called Willum, from his viewpoint. The tale begins with the pilgrim preachers deciding to move to America and getting aboard the Mayflower. However, because of the huge storm, the ship gets on the verge of sinking. Then, Willum, the pilgrim mouse, comes up with an idea to save the ship. When the pilgrims land safely, they write the Mayflower Compact and start constructing their new church and colony. However, it is already the autumn season and they do not have much food stored for the winter. The pilgrims then learn to plant crops during the spring season and celebrate a big feast toward the onset of the autumn season or fall. This is their first Thanksgiving celebration.
Sixteen TonsSixteen Tons · 2023
Sixteen Tons
10.02023
MovieMusic
A showcase of the struggles in life
Tennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing GraceTennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing Grace · 2014
Tennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing Grace
2014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
American legend Tennessee Ernie Ford is known for his unmistakable, booming voice and contagious personality as an artist, radio personality, actor and TV host. A beloved household name since the 1950s, Ford's talent as a singer has garnered sales of over 90 million albums sold worldwide. Gospel music was one of his greatest career passions as seen on his prime-time variety TV program, evidenced by his chart-topping recording successes and captured on this timeless collection containing such classic songs as "Peace in the Valley," "Rock of Ages," "Precious Memories," and many more.
Tennessee Ernie Ford: His Life and TimesTennessee Ernie Ford: His Life and Times · 2004
Tennessee Ernie Ford: His Life and Times
2004
MovieDocumentary
Explore the life of multifaceted singer, actor and humanitarian Tennessee Ernie Ford with this absorbing biography featuring archival footage, performances from Ford's Emmy-nominated television series and much more. Known around the world for his hit song "Sixteen Tons," Ford also received a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Recording and three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Della Reese and Rosemary Clooney make appearances.

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The Mouse on the MayflowerThe Mouse on the Mayflower · 1968
The Mouse on the Mayflower
6.71968
MovieComedyAnimation
The famous ship called Mayflower is trapped amidst a huge storm. The entire story is narrated by a church-mouse called Willum, from his viewpoint. The tale begins with the pilgrim preachers deciding to move to America and getting aboard the Mayflower. However, because of the huge storm, the ship gets on the verge of sinking. Then, Willum, the pilgrim mouse, comes up with an idea to save the ship. When the pilgrims land safely, they write the Mayflower Compact and start constructing their new church and colony. However, it is already the autumn season and they do not have much food stored for the winter. The pilgrims then learn to plant crops during the spring season and celebrate a big feast toward the onset of the autumn season or fall. This is their first Thanksgiving celebration.

Narrator (voice)

The Lucy ShowThe Lucy Show · 1962
The Lucy Show
7.01962
SeriesComedy
The Lucy Show is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1962–68. It was Lucille Ball's follow-up to I Love Lucy. A significant change in cast and premise for the 1965–66 season divides the program into two distinct eras; aside from Ball, only Gale Gordon, who joined the program for its second season, remained. For the first three seasons, Vivian Vance was the co-star. The earliest scripts were entitled The Lucille Ball Show, but when this title was declined, producers thought of calling the show This Is Lucy or The New Adventures of Lucy, before deciding on the title The Lucy Show. Ball won consecutive Emmy Awards as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the series' final two seasons, 1966–67 and 1967–68.

Homer Higgins