John Patton Ford
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John Patton Ford has built a career as an American director better known from credit lists than from press coverage. 'Emily the Criminal' is where the largest audience encountered this work. 'How to Make a Killing' is the other project that tends to come up. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in.
John Patton Ford
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John Patton Ford has built a career as an American director better known from credit lists than from press coverage. 'Emily the Criminal' is where the largest audience encountered this work. 'How to Make a Killing' is the other project that tends to come up. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Patton Ford and where are they from?
John Patton Ford is 44 years old, born on December 30, 1981 in Sumter, South Carolina, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Patton Ford?
John Patton Ford is best known for directing Emily the Criminal, How to Make a Killing, He Can Hear It.
How many movies has John Patton Ford directed?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), John Patton Ford has directed or written 5 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was John Patton Ford's first movie?
The career of John Patton Ford began with Ed Lee (2005).
What is John Patton Ford's most recent movie or series?
John Patton Ford's most recent release is How to Make a Killing, which premiered on February 16, 2026.
John Patton Ford
1981-12-30 · Sumter, South Carolina, USA
John Patton Ford is an American screenwriter and film director. He is known for his 2022 debut feature Emily the Criminal, which starred Aubrey Plaza. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Ford later received the Best First Screenplay Award at the 2023 Independent Spirits Awards.