Acting
Harrison Ford
1942-07-13 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Legendary Hollywood Icon Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. His family history includes a strong lineage of actors, radio personalities, and models. Ford attended public high school in Park Ridge, Illinois where he was a member of the school Radio Station WMTH. Ford worked as the lead voice for sports reporting at WMTH for several years. Acting wasn't a major interest to Ford until his junior year at Ripon College when he first took an acting class. Ford's career started in 1964 when he travelled to California in search of a voice-over job. He never received that position, but instead signed a contract with Columbia Pictures where he earned $150 weekly to play small fill in roles in various films. Through the '60s Ford worked on several TV shows including Gunsmoke, Ironside, Kung Fu, and American Style. It wasn't until 1967 that he received his first credited role in the Western film, A Time for Killing. Dissatisfied with the meager roles he was being offered, Ford took a hiatus from acting to work as a self-employed carpenter. This seemingly odd diversion turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Harrison's acting career when he was soon hired by famous film producer George Lucas. This was a turning point in Ford's life that led to him be casted in milestone roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Since his most famous roles in the original Star Wars trilogy and Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ford has appeared in over 40 films. Many criticize his late-career work, saying his performances have been lackluster, leading to commercially disappointing films. Ford has always worked hard to protect his off-screen private life, keeping details about his children and marriages quiet. He has a total of five children including one recent adoption with third and current wife Calista Flockhart. In addition to acting, Ford is passionate about environmental conservation, aviation, and archeology.
Known for
Star Wars
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Apocalypse Now
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Age of Adaline
Ender's Game
Cowboys & Aliens
The Expendables 3
Movie credits · 156
Once Upon a Time in Seattle
2025: The Year from Space
Captain America: Brave New World
Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland
Saving Sakic
Remembering Gene Wilder
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
Disney 100: Remember That
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
Willow: Behind the Magic
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Being James Bond
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
The Skywalker Legacy
The Call of the Wild
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Armstrong
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Always at The Carlyle
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Spielberg
Blade Runner 2049
Cain Rose Up
Toxic Puzzle
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Living in the Age of Airplanes
The Age of Adaline
The Making of The Expendables 3
The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore
Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project
TV credits · 53
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Shrinking
1923
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Nature Is Speaking
The Game Awards
Conan
Live from Studio Five
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
The Rachel Maddow Show
The Graham Norton Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Celebrities Uncensored
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Early Show
Where Are They Now?
The Directors
The Magic Hour
The View
Sat.1-Frühstücksfernsehen
The Daily Show
Inside the Actors Studio
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Show with David Letterman
MTV Movie & TV Awards
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Jeopardy!
Entertainment Tonight
Wetten, dass..?
CBS News Sunday Morning
Spécial cinéma
Petrocelli
NOVA
Kung Fu
Film '72
Dan August
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