Alan Ford, the 87-year-old actor from Camberwell, London, is best known for his iconic gangster roles in Guy Ritchie's films. His portrayal of Brick Top in Snatch is widely considered one of the most unforgettable British gangster characters. Fans have praised him as an 'absolute legend', with one admirer saying: 'Alan made Snatch a great film, I would love to sit and have a pint with him!'
Ford's career began with a role as a firefighter in Fahrenheit 451 before he trained at East 15 Acting School. He also had a memorable part as a cabbie in An American Werewolf in London, delivering the iconic line: 'It puts you in mind of the days of the old demon barber of Fleet Street, doesn't it?'
In 2024, Ford joined the cast of EastEnders as Stevie Mitchell, the estranged father of Billy Mitchell. He currently appears in the second series of Mr Bigstuff on Sky, alongside Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson.
