Frank John Ford AM (18 March 1935 – 27 September 2018) was an Australian freelance writer, director, dramaturg and drama lecturer.
He studied acting, drama theory, dramaturgy, directing and cinema in his degrees: M.F.A.
(Theatre Arts) from Columbia University, New York (Awarded the Richard Rodgers Scholarship); Certificate in Arts Administration, Harvard Business School; A.D.B (Associate of the Drama Board) London and B.A.
He was former Head of the Department of Drama at the University of Adelaide and held various teaching, directing and arts administration positions here and overseas.
He initiated the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and was Chair of the Advisory Committee.