Ross Ford

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Characters played by Ross Ford

Freddie Trist — The Fuller Brush Man (1948)

Freddie is Gordon Trist's son. After Gordon's murder, Freddie follows Sara to Red's home with two armed gangsters. They hold the people there hostage while searching for the weapon used to kill Gordon, placing Red and Ann in danger as they try to identify it.

Logan St. Aubyn — The Sign of the Ram (1948)

Logan is Leah's stepson and a law student. He resumes a romance with Catherine Woolton, which Leah tries to undermine by warning that Catherine's biological family was afflicted by mental illness. When Catherine attempts suicide, Logan stops her, making him central to the resolution of their threatened relationship.

David Lindsay — Reform School Girl (1957)

David teaches history at the state school for girls and also serves as its psychologist. He believes Donna is a good person who can put her life back on track, despite not knowing the secret she is hiding. He pleads for an investigation when she is accused of being a high-risk student, and the inquiry ultimately vindicates his judgment.

Tom Reagan — Street Bandits (1951)

Tom is a young lawyer who opens an office with Fred Palmer. He disapproves of Fred's representation of guilty clients, including Monk Walter, who resumes violent crimes after returning to the street. Tom dissolves the partnership and becomes district attorney, while Fred and Mildred leave.

William Traill — Challenge to Lassie (1949)

John's son and law student, provides legal insight to protect Lassie.

Ralph Caldwell — He's a Cockeyed Wonder (1950)

Ralph is J.B. Caldwell’s nephew and the plant’s head salesman, whom J.B. and Bob favor as a husband for Judy. Judy resists his charms and prefers Freddie. Freddie’s jealousy leads him to hide in Ralph’s car trunk during a date, and Freddie later destroys Ralph’s expensive hat while bungling a magic trick.

Maj. Skipper Wright — Jungle Patrol (1948)

Wright, affectionately called the Skipper, leads the pilots defending the remote airfield. He receives the news that Jean's fellow entertainers are grounded, and she performs a solo show for his men. He and Jean are attracted to each other, and he escorts her to her tent. During the final attack, he is shot down but lands safely, then reunites with Jean.

Career Overview

Ross Ford has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently MGM's Lassie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Reform School Girl, Manhattan Angel, Project Moon Base. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
35
Birth Date
1923-02-24
Birth Place
Sterling, Colorado, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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