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Mick Ford
Actor

Mick Ford

1 Aug 1952Born
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Croydon, Surrey, England, UKBirthplace

Biography

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Mick Ford (born 1 August 1952; in Croydon, Surrey, England, United Kingdom) is a British actor, screenwriter and playwright, best known for his portrayal of intellectual convict Archer in the cinema version of Scum. He also played Chico Barnes in the TV series based on the Dick Francis racing thrillers. Ford was educated at John Ruskin Grammar School, Croydon, and was a member of the National Youth Theatre, along with appearing in the premiere of The Secret Rapture.

Ford has written and starred in numerous British drama serials, theatrical productions, and has been used for many voiceovers and advertising campaigns.

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He had regular roles in the BBC drama series Silent Witness and Fish, and in the comedy Big Bad World.

He has also written the critically acclaimed television dramas The Passion and William and Mary. He is the writer of Single Father, starring David Tennant.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025Harlan Coben's LazarusSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  2. 2025FearSeries: Writer (3 episodes)
  3. 2024After the FloodSeries: Writer, Creator (6 episodes)
  4. 2020The StrangerSeries: Writer (2 episodes)
  5. 2018Next WeekFilm: Grandad
  6. 2017The Boy with the TopknotFilm: Laura's Father, Writer
  7. 2017Living the DreamSeries: Writer, Creator (1 episode)
  8. 2016The FiveSeries: Writer (3 episodes)
  9. 2012The Last WeekendSeries: Writer (3 episodes)
  10. 2010Single FatherSeries: Writer, Creator (4 episodes)
  11. 2009HunterSeries: Writer (2 episodes)
  12. 2008Inspector George GentlySeries: Writer (1 episode)
  13. 2008Ashes to AshesSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  14. 1999Big Bad WorldSeries (16 episodes)
  15. 1999The PassionFilm: Writer
  16. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Frank Lightbourne (1 episode)
  17. 1996Silent WitnessSeries: Peter Ross (8 episodes)
  18. 1995Degrees of ErrorSeries: Malcolm (4 episodes)
  19. 1995SharmanSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  20. 1993The Only Way OutFilm: Writer
  21. 1993HarrySeries: Archer, Writer (2 episodes)
  22. 1992A Touch of FrostSeries: Bill Ford (1 episode)
  23. 1989One Way OutFilm: Writer
  24. 1989Screen OneSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  25. 1989How to Get Ahead in AdvertisingFilm: Richard
  26. 1987The Fourth ProtocolFilm: Sergeant Bilbow
  27. 1987Naming the NamesFilm: Jack
  28. 1986Love MatchFilm: Bob, Writer
  29. 1986The GourmetFilm: David
  30. 1985Screen TwoSeries: Jack McHenry (1 episode)
  31. 1985A Woman of SubstanceSeries: Frank Harte (3 episodes)
  32. 1984The Late Nancy IrvingFilm: Tony Graham
  33. 1984Hammer House of Mystery and SuspenseSeries: Tony Graham (1 episode)
  34. 1984KimFilm: Cpl. Bruce
  35. 1984Desert of LiesFilm: Jake
  36. 1983Doll’s EyeFilm: Voiceover
  37. 1982Bad HatsFilm: Chapin, Writer
  38. 1982The Tractor FactorFilm
  39. 1981Light Years AwayFilm: Jonas
  40. 1980Caleb WilliamsFilm: Caleb Williams
  41. 1980Caleb WilliamsSeries: Caleb Williams (4 episodes)
  42. 1980The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of IceFilm: Frank
  43. 1980The Adventures of Frank: Everybody's Fiddling SomethingFilm: Frank
  44. 1980CribbSeries: Peter Brand (1 episode)
  45. 1979The Racing GameSeries: Chico Barnes (6 episodes)
  46. 1979ScumFilm: Archer
  47. 1979The KnowledgeFilm: Chris Matthews
  48. 1978The Sailor's ReturnFilm: Tom Madgwick
  49. 1976Hitting TownFilm: Ralph
  50. 1976Plays for BritainSeries: Ralph (1 episode)
  51. 1970Play for TodaySeries: Frank (2 episodes)

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