Henry Ford, American engineer and inventor, is introduced in Season 5 of Murdoch Mysteries, portrayed by Todd Hofley.
History
Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American captain of industry and a business magnate, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and the sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production.
While working as an engineer for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit, Henry Ford built his first gasoline-powered horseless carriage, the Quadricycle, in the shed behind his home. In 1903, he established the Ford Motor Company, and five years later the company rolled out the first Model T.
Appearances and Mentions
Who Killed the Electric Carriage?
- During the investigation into the murder Ivan Wallensky, Ford is interviewed by Detective Murdoch, driving up in one of his own cars.