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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.

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3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0066247Ford Beebe - IMDb

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   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). He was married to Kitty Winifred Delevanti and Frances Caroline Willey.

   • Occupation: Writer, Director, Producer
   • Birth Date: November 26, 1888

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   • Death Date: November 26, 1978

4. screenrant.com › ford-v-ferrari-was-leo-beebeFord V. Ferrari: Who Was Leo Beebe? (& Was He Really That Bad?)

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   Feb 3, 2024 · Leo Beebe was a respected executive at Ford who served under Henry Ford II and helped the company win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Contrary to the film's portrayal, his friends say he was a tough but inspiring leader and a human engineer.

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   • Carroll Hall Shelby, portrayed by Matt Damon. Hailed as one of the masterminds behind Ford Motor Co. 's success, Carroll Hall Shelby took a career path that was anything but straightforward.
   • Ken Miles, portrayed by Christian Bale. Ken Miles is a big name in the world of cars. From a young age, the driver realized he had a passion for cars and sidestepped a traditional education for an apprenticeship at Wesley Motors.
   • Henry Ford II, portrayed by Tracy Letts. After his father's death in 1941, Henry Ford II became vice president of Ford Motor Co. and was fast-tracked to run the business by 1943.
   • Leo Beebe, portrayed by Josh Lucas. 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.

6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0066247Ford Beebe - Biography - IMDb

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   Ford Beebe was a prolific director and writer of low-budget westerns, melodramas and serials, including the classic Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon. He was born in 1888 in Michigan, married twice and died in 1978 in California.

   • Birth Date: November 26, 1888

   • Death Date: November 26, 1978

7. www.hemmings.com › stories › car-cultureThe vilification of Leo Beebe: Ford's mission to win Le Mans ...

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   Feb 28, 2024 · As the overall leader of the Ford team, Leo Beebe understood his mission perfectly – Ford would win at Le Mans. Leo wasn’t told to have a particular driver or pair of drivers win. He was told in simple terms by his old friend Henry Ford II to put a Ford car in the winners’ circle at Le Mans.

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   Who is Ford Beebe?

   • He specialized in B-movies – mostly Westerns – and action serials, working on the "Buck Rogers" and "Flash Gordon" serials for Universal Pictures . Ford Beebe was born on November 26, 1888, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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   Who is Ford Beebe married to?

   • Ford Beebe. Director: The Invisible Man's Revenge. 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). He was married to Kitty Winifred Delevanti and Frances Caroline Willey.

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   Who was Leo Beebe in Ford v Ferrari?

   • (& Was He Really That Bad?) 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 V. Ferrari: Who Was Leo Beebe? (& Was He Really That Bad?)

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   Who is Leo Beebe?

   • "I thought it was really well-written. … There was this really human basis for the story." 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.

   The True Story of 'Ford v Ferrari': How Accurate Are the Characters?

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9. www.dailysportscar.com › 2023/05/30 › ford-v-ferrariFord v Ferrari, Defending Leo Beebe! - dailysportscar.com

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   May 30, 2023 · Beebe had only been in the job a week when he was at Charlotte for a NASCAR race, only to see a Ford driver, Fireball Roberts, die from injuries sustained in a dramatic pileup.