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Harrison Ford(I)

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Harrison Ford
Legendary leading man Harrison Ford has entertained generations playing Han Solo and Indiana Jones. His most recent role is in the "Yellowstone" prequel "1923" as rancher Jacob Dutton. From his early days in TV to being known around the world, "No Small Parts" celebrates his 50+ year career in film and television.
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Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to Dorothy (Nidelman), a radio actress, and Christopher Ford (born John William Ford), an actor turned advertising executive. His father was of Irish and German ancestry, while his maternal grandparents were Jewish emigrants from Minsk, Belarus. Harrison was a lackluster student at Maine Township High School East in Park Ridge Illinois (no athletic star, never above a C average). After dropping out of Ripon College in Wisconsin, where he did some acting and later summer stock, he signed a Hollywood contract with Columbia and later Universal. His roles in movies and television (Ironside (1967), The Virginian (1962)) remained secondary and, discouraged, he turned to a career in professional carpentry. He came back big four years later, however, as Bob Falfa in American Graffiti (1973). Four years after that, he hit colossal with the role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). Another four years and Ford was Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

Four years later and he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his role as John Book in Witness (1985). All he managed four years after that was his third starring success as Indiana Jones; in fact, many of his earlier successful roles led to sequels as did his more recent portrayal of Jack Ryan in Patriot Games (1992). Another Golden Globe nomination came his way for the part of Dr. Richard Kimble in The Fugitive (1993). He is clearly a well-established Hollywood superstar. He also maintains an 800-acre ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Ford is a private pilot of both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, and owns an 800-acre (3.2 km2) ranch in Jackson, Wyoming, approximately half of which he has donated as a nature reserve. On several occasions, Ford has personally provided emergency helicopter services at the request of local authorities, in one instance rescuing a hiker overcome by dehydration. Ford began flight training in the 1960s at Wild Rose Idlewild Airport in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, flying in a Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, but at $15 an hour, he could not afford to continue the training. In the mid-1990s, he bought a used Gulfstream II and asked one of his pilots, Terry Bender, to give him flying lessons. They started flying a Cessna 182 out of Jackson, Wyoming, later switching to Teterboro, New Jersey, flying a Cessna 206, the aircraft he soloed in. Ford is an honorary board member of the humanitarian aviation organization Wings of Hope.

On March 5, 2015, Ford's plane, believed to be a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, made an emergency landing on the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California. Ford had radioed in to report that the plane had suffered engine failure. He was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he was reported to be in fair to moderate condition. Ford suffered a broken pelvis and broken ankle during the accident, as well as other injuries.
BornJuly 13, 1942
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 44 wins & 42 nominations total

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Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, and Ke Huy Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Harrison Ford in 1923 (2022)
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923 (2022)
Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer in What Lies Beneath (2000)
Harrison Ford in 1923 (2022)
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923 (2022)
Harrison Ford in Shrinking (2023)
Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in Shrinking (2023)
Harrison Ford and James Badge Dale in 1923 (2022)
Harrison Ford in 1923 (2022)
Harrison Ford, Robert Patrick, and Jeff Leaf in 1923 (2022)

Known for

Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, and Terry Richards in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
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  • Indy
  • 1981
Harrison Ford in The Fugitive (1993)
The Fugitive
7.8
  • Dr. Richard Kimble
  • 1993
Harrison Ford and Lukas Haas in Witness (1985)
Witness
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  • John Book
  • 1985
Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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  • Han Solo
  • 1977

Credits

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Actor

  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
    • Indiana Jones
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Captain America: New World Order
    • Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross
    • In Production
    • 2024
  • Thunderbolts
    • Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross
    • Pre-production
    • 2024
  • Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in Shrinking (2023)
    Shrinking
    • Paul
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Aminah Nieves, Darren Mann, and Michelle Randolph in 1923 (2022)
    1923
    • Jacob Dutton
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Harrison Ford in The Call of the Wild (2020)
    The Call of the Wild
    • John Thornton
    • 2020
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Hassan Taj, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Robin Guiver, Daisy Ridley, Lee Towersey, Joonas Suotamo, and Naomi Ackie in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
    Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
    • Han Solo (uncredited)
    • 2019
  • Harrison Ford, Tara Strong, Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Lake Bell, Bobby Moynihan, Tiffany Haddish, and Jenny Slate in The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
    The Secret Life of Pets 2
    • Rooster (voice)
    • 2019
  • Harrison Ford, Jared Leto, Ryan Gosling, and Ana de Armas in Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
    Blade Runner 2049
    • Rick Deckard
    • 2017
  • Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016)
    Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
    • Han Solo (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2016
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    • Han Solo
    • 2015
  • Michiel Huisman and Blake Lively in The Age of Adaline (2015)
    The Age of Adaline
    • William Jones
    • 2015
  • Nature Is Speaking (2014)
    Nature Is Speaking
    • The Ocean (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Kelsey Grammer, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Glen Powell, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, and Victor Ortiz in The Expendables 3 (2014)
    The Expendables 3
    • Drummer
    • 2014
  • Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
    • Mack Tannen
    • 2013
  • Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin, Asa Butterfield, and Hailee Steinfeld in Ender's Game (2013)
    Ender's Game
    • Colonel Graff
    • 2013
  • Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard, and Liam Hemsworth in Paranoia (2013)
    Paranoia
    • Jock Goddard
    • 2013
  • Chadwick Boseman in 42 (2013)
    42
    • Branch Rickey
    • 2013

Writer

  • Nature Is Speaking (2014)
    Nature Is Speaking
    • copywriter
    • TV Series
    • 2014

Producer

  • Colin Firth and Toni Collette in The Staircase (2022)
    The Staircase
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser in Extraordinary Measures (2010)
    Extraordinary Measures
    • executive producer
    • 2010
  • Harrison Ford in K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
    K-19: The Widowmaker
    • executive producer
    • 2002
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Harrison Ford and the "1923" Cast Share Favorite Memories From Season 1
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The Legacy of Harrison Ford
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The Legacy of Harrison Ford
All About 'Indiana Jones 5'
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All About 'Indiana Jones 5'
Harrison Ford | Career Retrospective
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Harrison Ford | Career Retrospective
'Raiders of the Lost Ark' | Anniversary Mashup
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'Raiders of the Lost Ark' | Anniversary Mashup
"The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" History Download
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"The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" History Download
'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' | Anniversary Mashup
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'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' | Anniversary Mashup
How Harrison Ford Answered 'The Call of the Wild'
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How Harrison Ford Answered 'The Call of the Wild'
Star Wars
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Star Wars
"It's a Very Exciting Time" from Extraordinary Measures
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"It's a Very Exciting Time" from Extraordinary Measures
"I Can Save Your Kids" from Extraordinary Measures
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"I Can Save Your Kids" from Extraordinary Measures
Crossing Over: "Raid"
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Crossing Over: "Raid"

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Jethro the Bus Driver
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • July 13, 1942
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Spouses
      Calista FlockhartJune 15, 2010 - present (1 child)
  • Children
      Willard Ford
  • Parents
      Dorothy Ford (Nidelman)
  • Relatives
      Terence Ford(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial PSA for Earthshare (voiceover).
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Biographical Movies
    • 6 Print Biographies
    • 4 Portrayals
    • 48 Interviews
    • 51 Articles
    • 25 Pictorials
    • 84 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was initially argued against casting Sean Connery as his father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) because Connery was only 12 years older. He later changed his mind and found he enjoyed working with Connery immensely.
  • Quotes
    It's a little-known fact, but I wanted Han Solo to die at the end of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). I thought it would give more weight and resonance. But George Lucas wasn't sympathetic. He didn't want me killed by those teddy bear guys.
  • Trademarks
      Frequently plays characters who use their intelligence rather than physical strength
  • Nickname
    • Harry
  • Salaries
      Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
      (2023)
      $25,000,000

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