Harrison Ford
Born: 1942-07-13 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Captain America: Brave New World as President Thaddeus Ross
- Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland as Self
2024
- Disney Legends Awards Ceremony as Self
- Saving Sakic as Self
2023
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as Indiana Jones
- Shrinking as Dr. Paul Rhodes
- Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields as Self (archive footage)
- A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened as Self (archive footage)
- Willow: Behind the Magic as Indiana Jones / Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford as Self
- The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as Self
- Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero as Self
- Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon as Self
2022
- 1923 as Jacob Dutton
- Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? as Self
2021
- Being James Bond as Self (archive footage)
- Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy as Self
- Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- The Blade Runner Phenomenon as Self - Actor (Rick Deckard) (archive footage)
2020
- The Call of the Wild as John Thornton
- The Skywalker Legacy as Self
2019
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 as Rooster (voice)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as Han Solo (uncredited)
- Armstrong as Narrator (voice)
- Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as Self
2018
- Always at The Carlyle as Self
2017
- Blade Runner 2049 as Rick Deckard
- Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold as Self
- Spielberg as Self - Segment "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
- Toxic Puzzle as Narration (voice)
- Cain Rose Up as Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self - Guest
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Han Solo
- The Age of Adaline as William Jones
- Star Wars: Greatest Moments as Self
- Living in the Age of Airplanes as Narrator (voice)
- Nature Is Speaking as The Ocean
2014
- The Expendables 3 as Max Drummer
- The Making of The Expendables 3 as Self
- Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project as Self - Interviewee
- The Game Awards as Self - Presenter
- The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore as Himself
2013
- Ender's Game as Colonel Hyrum Graff
- Paranoia as Jock Goddard
- 42 as Branch Rickey
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues as Mack Tannen
- Drew: The Man Behind the Poster as Self
- David Blaine: Real or Magic as Self
- The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase as Self
- Milius as Self
2012
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage)
- Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir as Self (archive footage)
- Close Up as Self (archive footage)
- Water to Wine as Jethro the Bus Driver
2011
- Cowboys & Aliens as Woodrow Dolarhyde
- The Love We Make as Self
2010
- Conan as Self
- Extraordinary Measures as Dr. Robert Stonehill
- Morning Glory as Mike Pomeroy
- Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story as Jack Ryan (archive footage)
- Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story as Self - Narrator (voice)
2009
- Brüno as Self (uncredited)
- Crossing Over as Max Brogan
- Studio 42 with Bob Costas as Self
- Live from Studio Five as Self
2008
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as Indiana Jones
- The Beaches of Agnès as Self (archive footage)
- Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired as Self (archive footage)
- Lord of the Ants as Narrator
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner as Self
- Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard as Self
- Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling as Self
2006
- Firewall as Jack Stanfield
- Creatures from Star Wars as Self
2005
- George Lucas: Creating an Empire as Self
2004
- Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy as Self
- The Characters of Star Wars as Self
- When Star Wars Ruled the World as Self
- The Story of Star Wars as Han Solo (archive footage)
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy as self
- Hollywood Homicide as Sgt. Joe Gavilan
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special as Self
- Celebrities Uncensored as Self
2002
- K-19: The Widowmaker as Alexei Vostrikov
- Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues as Self
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories as Self
2001
- Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance as Narrator
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome as Self
- The Concert for New York City as Self
- On The Run With 'The Fugitive' as Self
- AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills as Self - Host
2000
- What Lies Beneath as Norman Spencer
1999
- Where Are They Now? as Self
- Random Hearts as Dutch Van Den Broeck
- The Directors as Self
- From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic as Self
- The Early Show as Self
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues as Indiana Jones - age 50
1998
- Six Days Seven Nights as Quinn Harris
- The Magic Hour as Self
- The Making of 'American Graffiti' as Self
- Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes as Self (archive footage)
1997
- The View as Self
- Air Force One as James Marshall
- The Devil's Own as Tom O'Meara
- Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery as Self
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
- Sat.1-Frühstücksfernsehen as Self
1995
- Sabrina as Linus Larrabee
- The World of Jacques Demy as Self
- One Hundred and One Nights as Self
1994
- Jimmy Hollywood as Harrison Ford (uncredited)
- Clear and Present Danger as Jack Ryan
- Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom as Narrator (voice)
- Inside the Actors Studio as Self
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- The Fugitive as Richard Kimble
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self - Guest
- MTV Movie & TV Awards as Self - Presenter
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles as Indiana Jones - age 50
- Patriot Games as Jack Ryan
- Earth and the American Dream as Reader (voice)
- Commercial Entertainment Product as Jack Ryan (archive footage) (uncredited)
1991
- Regarding Henry as Henry Turner
1990
- Presumed Innocent as Rusty Sabich
- Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as Self
1989
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as Indiana Jones
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- Working Girl as Jack Trainer
- Frantic as Richard Walker
1986
- The Mosquito Coast as Allie Fox
1985
- Witness as Det. Capt. John Book
1984
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as Indiana Jones
- The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' as Self
1983
- Return of the Jedi as Han Solo
- From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga as Self
1982
- Blade Runner as Deckard
- Return of the Ewok as Self / Han Solo
1981
- Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones
- Wetten, dass..? as Self
- Entertainment Tonight as Self
- Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark as Self - Host
1980
- The Empire Strikes Back as Han Solo
- SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back as Han Solo (archive footage)
- The Making of The Empire Strikes Back as Self
1979
- CBS News Sunday Morning as Self
- Apocalypse Now as Colonel
- Hanover Street as David Halloran
- The Frisco Kid as Tommy
- More American Graffiti as Officer Bob Falfa (uncredited)
1978
- The Star Wars Holiday Special as Han Solo
- Force 10 from Navarone as Barnsby
- The Story of the Faithful Wookiee as Han Solo (voice)
1977
- Star Wars as Han Solo
- Heroes as Ken Boyd
- The Possessed as Paul Winjam
- The Making of Star Wars as Self
1976
- Dynasty as Mark Blackwood
1975
- Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley as Frank Crowder
1974
- NOVA as Narrator
- Spécial cinéma as Self
- The Conversation as Martin Stett
- Petrocelli as Tom Brannigan
1973
- American Graffiti as Bob Falfa
1972
- Kung Fu as Mr. Harrison
1970
- Zabriskie Point as Arrested Student (uncredited)
- Dan August as Hewett
- Getting Straight as Jake
- The Intruders as Carl
1969
- Love, American Style as Roger Crane
1968
- Journey to Shiloh as Willie Bill Bearden
1967
- Ironside as Tom Stowe
- Omnibus as Self
- A Time for Killing as Lt. Shaffer
- Luv as Irate Motorist (uncredited)
1966
- Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round as Bellhop Pager (uncredited)
1965
- The F.B.I. as Glen Reverson
1962
- The Virginian as Cullen Tindall
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self
1955
- Gunsmoke as Print
1953
- The Oscars as Self
1952
- Today as Self
1948
- Bambi as Self
1944
- Golden Globe Awards as Self - Presenter