Harrison Ford is an American film actor and producer. Ford is best known for his performances as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series.
Ford's work in American Graffiti eventually landed him his first starring film role, when Lucas hired him to read lines for actors auditioning for roles in Lucas's upcoming epic space-opera film Star Wars (1977). Lucas was eventually won over by Ford's performance during these line reads and cast him as Han Solo.
Harrison Ford says that 42 is one of the films he is the proudest of. What is this? He picked a great role with 42, taking on the part of Branch Rickey in the film about Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player to break into Major League Baseball.
Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American actor, perhaps best known for playing charismatic rogues in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film franchises. Ford was born in Chicago and was raised in the city's suburbs.
Actor Harrison Ford has urged voters to 'stop giving power to people who don't believe in science' in a speech at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. Asked about his philosophy in life, movie star Harrison Ford said this week that he was "raised a Democrat" and "my moral purpose was being a Democrat."
Harrison Ford turned down the lead in The Patriot because he didn't care for the tone of the script. Harrison Ford was originally offered George Clooney's part in The Perfect Storm. Harrison Ford turned down the lead role in Traffic. Russell Crowe won the role.
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The Devil's Own is a 1997 American thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, with Rubén Blades, Natascha McElhone, Julia Stiles, Margaret Colin, and Treat Williams in supporting roles.
He is happy with the scenes that include, for flashback purposes, a younger iteration of Indy — “I know that is my face because Lucasfilm has every frame of every film we've ever made together. But it's just a trick if it doesn't serve the story, and I'm very happy with it.
Raiders of the Lost Ark's shoot began in June 1980, (via LucasFilm) which meant that Harrison was 37 years old when he started filming the movie, the same age as Indiana Jones himself. However, as principal photography continued until September and lasted for 72 days, Ford is 38 years old in most of the scenes.
Ford has been in the acting game since he made his film debut in 1966 in a film called Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round. Since then, he has cemented himself as an acting legend.
Daniel Day-Lewis has won the most Academy Awards for best actor (three), and a number of actors have received two such Oscars, including Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks, both of whom won in consecutive years.
Harrison Ford isn't just an award-winning actor but a five-time father. The “Indiana Jones” star welcomed two children each with Mary Marquardt and Melissa Mathison between 1966 and 1990. After marrying Calista Flockhart in 2010, Ford adopted her son, Liam.
Harrison Ford, the iconic American actor and film producer, has had a prolific career in the entertainment industry spanning over six decades. As of April 2024, his estimated net worth stands at approximately $300 million, making him one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in Hollywood.
Meet Mary Marquardt, a former chef known for her marriage to actor Harrison Ford. Their union, from 1964 to 1979, saw her steadfast support during Ford's early career. Learn more about her life, marriage, Family and Net Worth in 2024.
Harrison Ford says he doesn't have social anxiety disorder but an "abhorrence of boring situations." The 80-year-old actor has long been rumoured to have anxiety in social situations because of his shyness at events and interviews.
“Prior to being cast as space-pilot Han Solo in 1977's seminal Star Wars blockbuster, Harrison Ford was a carpenter to support his family. Self-taught, he learned his craft from books borrowed from Encino library. Ford was hired for Star Wars early on by George Lucas - as a carpenter.
The Ally McBeal actress adopted Liam Flockhart Ford, 22, in 2001, just before she met and began dating the Indiana Jones star. Harrison, who had already raised his four elder kids, immediately took on a father figure role in Liam's life before officially adopting him after he and Calista wed in 2010.
