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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 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.

Filmography

1977
Star Wars

as Han Solo

Movie
2025
Captain America: Brave New World

as President Thaddeus Ross

Movie
1980
The Empire Strikes Back

as Han Solo

Movie
2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

as Han Solo

Movie
1989
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

as Indiana Jones

Movie
2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

as Indiana Jones

Movie
2013
Paranoia

as Jock Goddard

Movie
1992
Patriot Games

as Jack Ryan

Movie
2017
Blade Runner 2049

as Rick Deckard

Movie
2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

as Indiana Jones

Movie
2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2

as Rooster (voice)

Movie
1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark

as Indiana Jones

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2014
The Expendables 3

as Max Drummer

Movie
1995
One Hundred and One Nights

as Self

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