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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ken_MilesKen Miles - Wikipedia

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   Ken Miles stepping into Dolphin Mk.2, March 1961. Kenneth Henry Jarvis Miles (1 November 1918 – 17 August 1966) was an English sports car racing engineer and driver best known for his motorsport career in the U.S. and with American teams on the international scene. He is an inductee to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

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     Caitríona Balfe as Mollie Miles, Miles' wife; Tracy Letts as...

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3. thecinemaholic.com › the-true-story-behind-ford-vThe True Story Behind Ford vs Ferrari, Explained

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   Jul 8, 2022 · The movie stars Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby, Christian Bale as Ken Miles, Caitriona Balfe as Mile’s wife Mollie Miles, Jon Bernthal as Lee Iacocca, vice-president of Ford, Josh Lucas as Leo Beebe, Senior Vice President of Ford, Remo Girone as Enzo Ferrari and Tracy Letts as Henry Ford II.

4. www.hollywoodreporter.com › lists › true-story-ford-vThe True Story of 'Ford v Ferrari': How Accurate Are the ...

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   • Carroll Hall Shelby, portrayed by Matt Damon. Hailed as one of the masterminds behind Ford Motor Co. 's success, Carroll Hall Shelby took a career path that was anything but straightforward.
   • Ken Miles, portrayed by Christian Bale. Ken Miles is a big name in the world of cars. From a young age, the driver realized he had a passion for cars and sidestepped a traditional education for an apprenticeship at Wesley Motors.
   • Henry Ford II, portrayed by Tracy Letts. After his father's death in 1941, Henry Ford II became vice president of Ford Motor Co. and was fast-tracked to run the business by 1943.
   • Leo Beebe, portrayed by Josh Lucas. Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.

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   Who is Leo Beebe?

   • "I thought it was really well-written. … There was this really human basis for the story." Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.

   The True Story of 'Ford v Ferrari': How Accurate Are the Characters?

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   Was there a human basis for the story Leo Beebe?

   • There was this really human basis for the story." Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race. As the race neared its end, only Ford cars remained, signaling a clear victory for the company.

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   Why did Beebe play the heavy?

   • According to the movie, Beebe played the heavy due to his disdain for Miles and the latter’s unruliness. Yates reported that the Ford hierarchy had communicated with the French officials during the final hour about their dead-heat calculations and how that would result in the car of McLaren/Amon being declared the winner.

   The REAL Story of the Twisted “Ford v. Ferrari” Finish ... - Autoweek

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6. www.msn.com › en-us › autosFord V. Ferrari: Who Was Leo Beebe? (& Was He Really ... - MSN

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   Leo Beebe was the senior vice president at the Ford Motor Company, and a Michigan native born in 1917, growing up and going to school in the same state as the automotive giant (via Hemmings).Beebe ...

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   Jun 6, 2023 · Ken Miles, left, talks with Carroll Shelby during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Miles, in the eyes of many, had a win stolen from him that year. The winning assault of the Ford camp was “as ...

8. www.newyorker.com › culture › the-front-rowThe Airbrushed Racing History of “Ford v Ferrari” | The New ...

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   Nov 18, 2019 · But an executive toady, Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas), fears that Ken is a loose cannon who will lead to a public-relations disaster, and he orders Shelby to replace him.