Steve Ford
Son of President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford, Actor, Speaker
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- Son of President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford
- An accomplished Hollywood actor
- Professional speaker
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On August 9, 1974 Gerald R. Ford assumed the reins of the presidency following the resignation of Richard Nixon. Suddenly, Steve Ford was thrust into the role of “First Son.”
Steve’s unique perspective on life as the President’s son encompasses a broad range of fascinating subjects: being eighteen years old and having ten Secret Service agents as constant companions; his father’s pardon of President Nixon to help put an end to the infamous Watergate affair; two assassination attempts on his father’s life; his mother’s bouts with alcoholism and breast cancer.
During Steve’s non-political presentation, you will learn the tools of his success in and outside Washington, DC. With a focus on such issues as the value of a strong family unit, living life with values and character, setting and juggling priorities, and making the right choices in life. Steve’s presentation is entertaining, enlightening, insightful and inspirational.
Steve is also an accomplished actor. For six years he starred as Detective Andy Richards on the Emmy Award-winning the Young And The Restless. Much to the delight of his fans, Steve has now returned to Y & R in that same role. His television appearances include Suddenly Susan, Dr. Quinn, J.A.G. , 18 Wheels of Justice, Babylon 5: In the Beginning, Walker Texas Ranger, and The Sentinel. Steve also hosted the prime time NBC series Secret Service.
He has appeared in more than thirty feature films. Most recently Steve appeared in the hit movie Black Hawk Down. Steve’s other credits include Contact with Jodie Foster, Heat with Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, Armageddon with Bruce Willis, Starship Troopers, Eraser with Arnold Schwarzenegger and When Harry Met Sally as Meg Ryan’s boyfriend.
Before becoming an actor in 1979, Steve worked on the professional rodeo circuit as a team roper and still ropes today in his spare time. He owns a ranch in California. Steve was involved in the thoroughbred race-horse industry for years during the 1980’s and 90’s as an owner, breeder, racing manager and race track executive. In 1994, Steve returned full time to his acting and speaking career.
During Steve Ford’s “non-political” presentation he’ll share the tools and tasks he uses to create the vision/script for his life. His motivational and inspirational stories will make audiences rethink their lives, pinpoint a vision for life, and discover the actionable tasks to turn that vision into reality.
During this presentation, Steve Ford will share the tools of his own success in Hollywood as an accomplished actor, and those of his parents, former President Gerald Ford & Betty Ford. Steve’s presentation will focus on such issues as leadership, overcoming adversity, the value of a strong family unit, living with values and character, setting and juggling priorities, and making the right choices in life.
What makes a great leader? History shows that those who have sought service over self-interest in times of indecision, turmoil and crisis are regarded as true leaders. President Ford’s son, Steve, talks about what it takes to be a good leader and some of the traits of leadership with character.
An after dinner motivational and inspirational program colored with humor and the unique perspective of Steve Ford.
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