Steve Ford: 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 18 years old and having 10 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 30 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.
