Harrison Ford
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Harrison Ford

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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.

Films Featuring Harrison Ford

Star Wars

19778.2

Apocalypse Now

19798.3

Blade Runner

19827.9

Raiders of the Lost Ark

19817.9

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

19847.3

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

19897.9

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

20086.0

The Empire Strikes Back

19808.4

Return of the Jedi

19837.9

Working Girl

19886.6

Frantic

19886.7

What Lies Beneath

20006.4

The Devil's Own

19976.2

The Fugitive

19937.5

Presumed Innocent

19906.8

The Mosquito Coast

19866.4

Regarding Henry

19916.5

Hollywood Homicide

20035.2

Six Days Seven Nights

19986.1

Sabrina

19956.2

K-19: The Widowmaker

20026.6

Witness

19857.1

Random Hearts

19995.6

Firewall

20065.8

Air Force One

19976.5

Clear and Present Danger

19946.7

Hanover Street

19795.6

Extraordinary Measures

20106.3

Patriot Games

19926.7

Crossing Over

20096.1

Morning Glory

20106.4

The Frisco Kid

19796.1

Force 10 from Navarone

19786.2

Cowboys & Aliens

20115.7

Ender's Game

20136.6

Willow: Behind the Magic

20234.3

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

20127.5

Always at The Carlyle

20186.7

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

20157.2

42

20137.2

Paranoia

20135.7

The Expendables 3

20146.2

On the Run with 'The Fugitive'

200110.0

The Age of Adaline

20157.5

Cain Rose Up

20176.0

Captain America: Brave New World

20256.0

Brüno

20095.6

The Skywalker Legacy

20207.8

Living in the Age of Airplanes

20157.8

Being James Bond

20217.8

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

20167.0

Milius

20137.1

Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy

20217.7

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

20196.5

The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase

20138.7

The Secret Life of Pets 2

20197.0

Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold

20177.3

The Making of The Expendables 3

20146.6

Armstrong

20197.3

Toxic Puzzle

2017

David Blaine: Real or Magic

20136.8

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

20157.1

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

20236.0

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

2007

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

2007

George Lucas: Creating an Empire

20055.0

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

20086.3

The Love We Make

20117.2

Close Up

20129.5

Creatures from Star Wars

20067.0

When Star Wars Ruled the World

20048.8

The Story of Star Wars

20047.2

A Time for Killing

19674.8

American Graffiti

19737.0

The Conversation

19747.5

The Concert for New York City

20015.1

R2-D2: Beneath the Dome

20016.7

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

19989.0

Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues

20025.0

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

19978.0

One Hundred and One Nights

19956.1

The World of Jacques Demy

19956.9

Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom

19949.0

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

19808.0

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

19837.4

Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark

19816.8

Earth and the American Dream

19926.7

Jimmy Hollywood

19945.2

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues

19995.8

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

19904.0

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

19847.6

Commercial Entertainment Product

19928.7

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

19808.3

More American Graffiti

19795.2

Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley

19755.3

Zabriskie Point

19707.0

The Possessed

19775.0

The Making of Star Wars

19777.1

The Intruders

19705.0

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford

20237.7

Getting Straight

19706.3

Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round

19665.6

Luv

19674.8

Journey to Shiloh

19685.4

The Star Wars Holiday Special

19783.4

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

20047.6

Spielberg

20177.5

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

20136.1

Saving Sakic

20246.0

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

20236.5

Blade Runner 2049

20177.6

The Beaches of Agnès

20087.7

Heroes

19776.2

Dynasty

19766.8

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

20137.0

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

20077.8

Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story

201010.0

Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance

20015.5

Lord of the Ants

20087.7

Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project

20147.0

The Call of the Wild

20207.5

The Characters of Star Wars

20046.8

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

20167.7

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

19997.8

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

20196.3

The Making of 'American Graffiti'

19987.8

The Miserable Adventures of Burt Squire

The Miserable Adventures of Burt Squire

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

20217.8

The Blade Runner Phenomenon

20216.8

Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero

20238.0

Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

20106.2

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

20037.0

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

20037.9

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

20236.6

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

20027.7

Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon

20238.0

Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland

2025

The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore

The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore

2014

Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

20126.5

Water to Wine

2012

AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills

20018.3

2025: The Year from Space

2026

Disney 100: Remember That

202310.0

Dalai Lama Renaissance

20077.0

Return of the Ewok

19945.3

Warwick Davis and the Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz

20136.5

Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies

20222.0

The Unauthorized Star Wars Story

1999

Remembering Gene Wilder

20247.2

The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

19817.4

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee

19784.0