Mick Ford
Mick Ford (born 1 August 1952) 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 was born in Croydon, Surrey. He has written and starred in numerous British drama serials, theatrical productions, and has been used for many voiceovers and advertising campaigns. 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 and The Last Weekend a three part adaptation of the Blake Morrison novel.
Scum and other film roles
Ford's most famous role came in the 1979 film Scum. Set in a borstal, Ford plays the character Archer, an intelligent vegetarian trouble-maker who just wants to serve his time "In (his) own little way.". This role gained Ford media attention and thrust him into the spotlight somewhat. Ford also had a role that year in the television film The Knowledge (for which he also performed the title song) in which he stars as an unemployed man who is encouraged by his girlfriend (played by actress Kim Taylforth) to apply to the Metropolitan Police Public Carriage Office to become a black cab driver. He also starred opposite Trevor Howard in the film Light Years Away (1981), and appeared in the much-lauded play, The Promise. His later film career included roles in The Fourth Protocol (1987) and How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989).
Forde, Mick Filmography
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2013, role: actor
Ford, Mick Filmography
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1999, role: writer
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1999, role: actor , character name: Stuart
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1995, role: actor , character name: Doc Holliday
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1993, role: writer
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1992, role: actor , character name: Spector
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1989, role: actor , character name: Richard
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1987, role: actor , character name: Sergeant Bilbow
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1986, role: actor , character name: Michel Gabriel-Paccard
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1985, role: actor , character name: Paddy
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1984, role: actor , character name: Cpl. Bruce
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1984, role: actor , character name: David
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1982, role: actor
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1982, role: actor , character name: Chapin
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1982, role: writer
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1981, role: actor , character name: Jonas
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1979, role: actor , character name: Chris Matthews
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1978, role: actor , character name: Tom Madgwick
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1977, role: actor , character name: Archer
Mi Cacharrito
Esta es una de las muchas historias que suceden conmigo
Primero fue con lo de el león aquel
Después, era prohibido fumar y me encontré con dinamita
Pero todo esto sin contar el tremendo impacto que me lleve
Con la historia de la chica del gorro.
Mande mi Cadillac al mecánico hace días
Hace tanto tiempo que en verdad lo merecía
Y como necesito cambiar carro lo lleve a revisar ... Beep, Beep,
Quiero raparar mi Cadillac.
En estas circunstancias el patrón me sugirió
Desarme ese cacharro que en el fondo apareció
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Esa cafetera era un perol.
El arranque era de mano y tocaba empujado
El freno frenaba un poco retrasado
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Daba pena ver aquel perol.
Monte mi cacharrito a una gran velocidad
A diez millas por hora he recorrido la ciudad
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La chica se prendió de mi perol.
Y muchas otras chicas que encontré por el camino
Estaban encantadas de montar en mi carrito
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Este cacharrito me gusto.
Pero el Cadillac, ya esta listo en el taller
Lavado, preparado y pintado de verdad
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Me palpito Beep, Beep,
Mi corazón quedo en el perol.
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Existen mil muchachas que quieren salir conmigo
Pero todo es por causa de mi cacharro saben
Voy... Bye... Chau...