Ford enjoyed being in front of the camera, which led to his start in the entertainment business. At age four, he modeled for print ads for regional and national retailers.[6][7] At age five, he made his film debut as Clinton Jr. in the feature film Sweet Home Alabama.[8] He obtained more roles in independent films such as Moved, The Book of Jaene and Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd.[6]
Ford starred in the film We Bought a Zoo, which was released in December 2011, as Dylan.[9] After filming We Bought a Zoo, Ford was cast in the TV series Under the Dome as Joe McAlister.[10]
In 2018, it was announced that Ford had been cast in the main role of Josh Wheeler in the Netflixcomedy drama series Daybreak.[11] The series premiered on October 24, 2019, and was canceled after one season.[12][13]
In 2020, Ford took on a supporting role in the family comedy film The War with Grandpa directed by Tim Hill, where he played the role of Russell.[14] From 2022 to 2023, he appeared on the third season of the CW's action crime drama series Walker, portraying Corporal Cordell Walker.[15]
In 2023, Ford starred in the romantic drama miniseries A Thousand Tomorrows, in which he played the lead role of Cody Gunnar.[16] On the same year, he co-starred in the biographical sports drama film The Hill, which was released on August 25, 2023, by Briarcliff Entertainment.[17]
In 2024, Ford appeared in the romantic comedy film Wallbanger, directed by Tosca Musk.[18]
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