Harrison Ford

Also Known As: Harrison J. Ford

Biography: 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Adult: No

Birthday: July 13, 1942

Age: 82 years old

Gender: Male

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Known For:

Star Wars
Apocalypse Now
Blade Runner
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
Working Girl
Frantic
What Lies Beneath
The Devil's Own
The Fugitive
Presumed Innocent
The Mosquito Coast
Regarding Henry
Hollywood Homicide
Six Days Seven Nights
Sabrina
K-19: The Widowmaker
Witness
Random Hearts
Firewall
Air Force One
Clear and Present Danger
Hanover Street
Extraordinary Measures
Patriot Games
Crossing Over
Morning Glory
The Frisco Kid
Force 10 from Navarone
Cowboys & Aliens
Ender's Game
Willow: Behind the Magic
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Always at The Carlyle
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
42
Paranoia
The Expendables 3
On The Run With 'The Fugitive'
The Age of Adaline
Cain Rose Up
Captain America: Brave New World
Brüno
The Skywalker Legacy
Living in the Age of Airplanes
Being James Bond
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Milius
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
The Making of The Expendables 3
Armstrong
Toxic Puzzle
David Blaine: Real or Magic
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
The Love We Make
Close Up
Creatures from Star Wars
When Star Wars Ruled the World
The Story of Star Wars
A Time for Killing
American Graffiti
The Conversation
The Concert for New York City
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
One Hundred and One Nights
The World of Jacques Demy
Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Earth and the American Dream
Jimmy Hollywood
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
Return of the Ewok
Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Commercial Entertainment Product
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
More American Graffiti
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Zabriskie Point
The Possessed
The Making of Star Wars
The Intruders
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Getting Straight
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Luv
Journey to Shiloh
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Spielberg
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Saving Sakic
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Blade Runner 2049
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
The Beaches of Agnès
Heroes
Dynasty
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story
Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
Lord of the Ants
Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project
The Call of the Wild
The Characters of Star Wars
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
The Miserable Adventures of Burt Squire
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland