Harrison 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.
Known For
Han Solo
Star Wars
Colonel
Apocalypse Now
Deckard
Blade Runner
Indiana Jones
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Han Solo
The Empire Strikes Back
Han Solo
Return of the Jedi
Jack Trainer
Working Girl
Richard Walker
Frantic
Norman Spencer
What Lies Beneath
Tom O'Meara
The Devil's Own
Richard Kimble
The Fugitive
Rusty Sabich
Presumed Innocent
Allie Fox
The Mosquito Coast
Henry Turner
Regarding Henry
Sgt. Joe Gavilan
Hollywood Homicide
Quinn Harris
Six Days Seven Nights
Linus Larrabee
Sabrina
Alexei Vostrikov
K-19: The Widowmaker
Det. Capt. John Book
Witness
Dutch Van Den Broeck
Random Hearts
Jack Stanfield
Firewall
James Marshall
Air Force One
Jack Ryan
Clear and Present Danger
David Halloran
Hanover Street
Dr. Robert Stonehill
Extraordinary Measures
Jack Ryan
Patriot Games
Max Brogan
Crossing Over
Mike Pomeroy
Morning Glory
Tommy
The Frisco Kid
Barnsby
Force 10 from Navarone
Woodrow Dolarhyde
Cowboys & Aliens
Colonel Hyrum Graff
Ender's Game
Indiana Jones / Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
Willow: Behind the Magic
(archive footage)
Final Cut: Hölgyeim és uraim
Self
Always at The Carlyle
Han Solo
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Branch Rickey
42
Jock Goddard
Paranoia
Max Drummer
The Expendables 3
Self
On The Run With 'The Fugitive'
William Jones
The Age of Adaline
Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cain Rose Up
President Thaddeus Ross
Captain America: Brave New World
Self (uncredited)
Brüno
Self
The Skywalker Legacy
Narrator (voice)
Living in the Age of Airplanes
Self (archive footage)
Being James Bond
Self
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Self
Milius
Self
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Self
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Self
The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase
Rooster (voice)
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Self
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Self
The Making of The Expendables 3
Narrator (voice)
Armstrong
Narration (voice)
Toxic Puzzle
Self
David Blaine: Real or Magic
Self
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Self (archive footage)
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Self
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Self (archive footage)
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Self
The Love We Make
Self (archive footage)
Close Up
Self
Criaturas de La guerra de las galaxias
Self
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Han Solo (archive footage)
The Story of Star Wars
Lt. Shaffer
A Time for Killing
Bob Falfa
American Graffiti
Martin Stett
The Conversation
Self
The Concert for New York City
Self
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Self (archive footage)
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Self
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
Self
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Self
Les Cent et Une Nuits de Simon Cinéma
Self
L'Univers de Jacques Demy
Narrator (voice)
Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom
Self
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Self
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Self - Host
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Reader (voice)
Earth and the American Dream
Harrison Ford (uncredited)
Jimmy Hollywood
Indiana Jones - age 50
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
Self / Han Solo
Return of the Ewok
Self
Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Self
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Jack Ryan (archive footage) (uncredited)
Commercial Entertainment Product
Han Solo (archive footage)
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Officer Bob Falfa (uncredited)
More American Graffiti
Frank Crowder
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Arrested Student (uncredited)
Zabriskie Point
Paul Winjam
The Possessed
Self
The Making of Star Wars
Carl
The Intruders
Self
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Jake
Getting Straight
Bellhop Pager (uncredited)
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Irate Motorist (uncredited)
Luv
Willie Bill Bearden
Journey to Shiloh
Han Solo
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Self
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Self - Segment "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Spielberg
Mack Tannen
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Self
Saving Sakic
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Rick Deckard
Blade Runner 2049
Self
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Self (archive footage)
Les Plages d'Agnès
Ken Boyd
Heroes
Mark Blackwood
Dynasty
Self
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Self
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self - Narrator (voice)
Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story
Narrator
Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
Narrator
Lord of the Ants
Self - Interviewee
Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project
John Thornton
The Call of the Wild
Self
The Characters of Star Wars
Self
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Self
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Han Solo (uncredited)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Self
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
The Miserable Adventures of Burt Squire
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Indiana Jones : à la recherche de l'âge d'or perdu
Self - Actor (Rick Deckard) (archive footage)
Das Phänomen Blade Runner
Self
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
Jack Ryan (archive footage)
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
self
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Self
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Self
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
Self
Indiana Jones : à la poursuite d’une icône
Self
Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland
Himself
The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore
Self (archive footage)
Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir
Jethro the Bus Driver
Water to Wine
Self - Host
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills
Han Solo
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
144
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-07-13
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Harrison J. Ford