
Harrison Ford
Born: 1942-07-13
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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

Star Wars

Captain America: Brave New World

Blade Runner 2049

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Blade Runner

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Apocalypse Now

The Expendables 3

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Return of the Jedi

The Empire Strikes Back

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

On The Run With 'The Fugitive'

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The Fugitive

Clear and Present Danger

Brüno

Witness

The Call of the Wild

Cowboys & Aliens

What Lies Beneath

The Age of Adaline

Sabrina

Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom

Air Force One

American Graffiti

Six Days Seven Nights

Ender's Game

Patriot Games

Working Girl

Regarding Henry

Journey to Shiloh

The Conversation

Hanover Street

Zabriskie Point

Paranoia

42

Living in the Age of Airplanes

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Presumed Innocent

Heroes

Morning Glory

Jimmy Hollywood

Extraordinary Measures

Dynasty

The Devil's Own

Being James Bond

The Making of 'American Graffiti'

Luv

K-19: The Widowmaker

Frantic

David Blaine: Real or Magic

Firewall

The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Mosquito Coast

Random Hearts

Force 10 from Navarone

The Beaches of Agnès

Earth and the American Dream

Hollywood Homicide

Crossing Over

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Armstrong

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford

Willow: Behind the Magic

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

Spielberg

Always at The Carlyle

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

The Frisco Kid

Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

R2-D2: Beneath the Dome

The Skywalker Legacy

More American Graffiti

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special

One Hundred and One Nights

A Time for Killing

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories

The Story of Star Wars

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Disney 100: Remember That

The Characters of Star Wars

Return of the Ewok

Getting Straight

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

The Concert for New York City

The Making of The Expendables 3

2025: The Year from Space

Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round

Milius

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

The World of Jacques Demy

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

The Love We Make

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues

Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley

Close Up

From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic

The Blade Runner Phenomenon

Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

The Intruders

George Lucas: Creating an Empire

The Making of Star Wars

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland

Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance

Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

The Possessed

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Creatures from Star Wars

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee

When Star Wars Ruled the World

Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues

Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon

Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project

The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase

Commercial Entertainment Product

Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy

Toxic Puzzle

Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story

Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard

Saving Sakic

Water to Wine
