Harrison Ford
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 care
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.
Born
Jul 13, 1942
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
149 acting
3 crew
Popularity
4.1
Known For
Star Wars
1977
as Han Solo
Blade Runner 2049
2017
as Rick Deckard
Captain America: Brave New World
2025
as President Thaddeus Ross
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
as Han Solo
Apocalypse Now
1979
as Colonel
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
as Indiana Jones
Blade Runner
1982
as Deckard
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
as Han Solo
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as Han Solo (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi
1983
as Han Solo
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