Deborah Smith Ford

Biography

Date of Birth 10 July 1963, Sodus, New York, USA Birth Name Deborah Jean Smith Height 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Biography Deborah Smith Ford was born in upstate New York to parents Richard Charles Smith, a Chemical Engineer, & Betty Jane Pike Smith, where they lived on an apple farm. In her early school years she was moved to Florida's east coast. In her teen years she was moved to the state's west coast where she began college & married. Deborah & her husband moved to the southwest part of Florida to establish a business and a life together. Deborah had been involved in theater but put it on hold to continue her education & raise a family. While being a mother & housewife she earned a Bachelor of Science degree including graduate studies at the University of South Florida. In addition to that training, she also studied modeling, theater, film & television; with that behind her, she began a new career in the entertainment industry. She has worked as a lifestyle model but is most active in acting in a variety of roles in independent & feature films, television series', voice overs & commercials, including the world of lookalikes & tribute artists. She's also fulfilled her desire to write a children's book, The Little Apple, that was inspired by her childhood. Mini Biography Lifestyle modeling, acting in film and TV, tribute artist/lookalike are a few of Deborah's talents. Her main character, as a lookalike, is that of Trinity from the Matrix films. Deborah's work as "Trinity" and other celebrities/characters has taken her to multiple locations. And even though she stays busy as a lookalike, she continues to work in film, TV and print. Spouse Alton Ford (? - ?) 2 children Trivia Won a Crystal Reel award for Best Print Model in a promotional spot. Has worked in the mission field as a teacher. She is a lookalike for the character, Trinity, from the Matrix films. She has appeared at a variety of events as "T." Another likeness is that of Kate Jackson's Sabrina "Bri" Duncan in the TV version of Charlie's Angels. She has been told for years that she looked like Kate, but didn't know what to do about it, especially since she had no other angels at the time. But eventually two more angel lookalikes appeared. They are Jennifer Ramsey as either Jill Munroe (Farrah Fawcett-Majors) or Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd)& the other "angel" Suzanne Shockley as Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith). Appeared as Trinity, from the Matrix films, at Planet Hollywood in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. [31 August 2004] She is an author of a children's book, currently in production. Hopefully more to follow, for children as well as for adults. Is a descendant of Martin VanBuren, eighth American President. Father, Richard Charles Smith, was one of three Chemical Engineers who discovered the formula for helping eradicate oil spills in oceans. He worked with the government on such cases up into his latter years, and he also helped two American Presidents with his scientific knowledge during World War II. This was all a secret up until his death. Has seven siblings; grew up with one. She keeps in touch with all of them. Nominated for the Humanitarian Award at the Reel Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2007 and in 2008. Has been a shuttle missionary with husband. Daughters have carried on such work, most recently in Brazil 2007. Two daughters, a bio-medical engineer and veterinarian in 2008, the youngest is a forensic scientist. Husband, Alton, is a veterinarian and has appeared in a film with Deborah called Gone Fishin'. He was one of the few who could drive a swamp buggy, as such vehicles have no brakes. Won two Reel Awards in 2007 - for Best Actress and for Best TV Commerical Spot. Was presenter of Best Actor award at the Reel Awards, Las Vegas in 2008. Two 2007 Reel Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada - Acting in Film & in Television. Direct descendant of America's eighth president, Martin Van Buren, on her father's side.