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Ford Beebe (November 26, 1888 – November 26, 1978) was a screenwriter and director. He entered the film business as a writer around 1916 and over the next 60 years wrote and/or directed almost 200 films.
Feb 3, 2024 · Leo Beebe, portrayed as the main antagonist in Ford v Ferrari, was actually a respected executive at Ford known for his marketing and motivational skills. The decision to have a photo finish at the expense of Ken Miles' win is attributed to Beebe in the movie, although the real decision maker is unknown.
Ford Beebe was born on 26 November 1888 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) and The Golden Idol (1954).
Nov 15, 2019 · Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.
Mangold’s film however suggests that Ford executive Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas) was the real villain and conspired to stage the photo finish, even though he knew it would mean Miles would lose....
Oct 13, 2022 · We know the elder Beebe worked as a conductor for the Detroit trolley system from around 1930 through 1947. After that, Leo’s father worked as a janitor for the Edison Institute for a couple of years and by 1953 he was working as a janitor at Ford while his son was a rising executive.
Ford Beebe was born on 26 November 1888 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) and The Golden Idol (1954).
