In August 1940 he tangled physically with two sheriff's deputies who were attempting to arrest him for drunk driving. Foran lost the encounter, then good-naturedly paid his $250 fine and was freed.
Has a star on the Walk of Fame on the East side of the 1600 block of Vine Street.
Buried at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, CA.
Four sons: Michael and Patrick by his first marriage to Ruth Piper Hollingsworth; Sean by his marriage to Carole Gallagher; Thomas by his marriage to Susanne Rosser.