Is Glenn Ford A-List?
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No — Glenn Ford is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1946
Stars in 'Gilda'
Lost A-list status in 1991
Dropped to B tier — Retires from Acting
Ranking Timeline
1939D$0.1M
Early Film Roles Begin
Ford begins his acting career in Hollywood.
1946A▲▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Stars in 'Gilda'
Ford gains fame with 'Gilda'.
1953A$3M+$2M
'The Big Heat' Success
Ford stars in 'The Big Heat'.
1960A$7M+$4M
Established Hollywood Star
Ford maintains his A-list status.
1991B▼$10M+$3M
Retires from Acting
Ford retires after decades in Hollywood.
2006B$10M
Death and Legacy
Ford dies, remembered as a classic Hollywood actor.
2026B$10M
Remembered Film Icon
Ford is remembered as a significant actor from Hollywood's Golden Age.
Last updated: February 25, 2026