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Harrison Ford
9 FOLLOWERS • 86 CREDITS • JUL 13, 1942 • 81
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
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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The F.B.I.
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The Virginian
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The Oscars
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The Daily Show
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Gunsmoke
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Ironside
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The Graham Norton Show
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Kung Fu
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The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
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Celebrities Uncensored
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Honest Trailers
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MTV Movie & TV Awards
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Today
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Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
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The Early Show
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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More American Graffiti
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Willow: Behind the Magic
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Chicken Little
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R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
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The Story of Star Wars
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
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The Making of 'American Graffiti'
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Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
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Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
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American Graffiti
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
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Apocalypse Now
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From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
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The Conversation
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
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Thunderbolts*
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The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
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Captain America: Brave New World
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Shrinking
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Earth and the American Dream
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The Making of Star Wars
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Return of the Ewok
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The Skywalker Legacy
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Jimmy Hollywood
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Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
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The Making of The Expendables 3
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The Expendables 3
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The Age of Adaline
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Cowboys & Aliens
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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42
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Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
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Working Girl
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Blade Runner 2049
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Return of the Jedi
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The Empire Strikes Back
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The Star Wars Holiday Special
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Force 10 from Navarone
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The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
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Star Wars
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The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
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Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Six Days Seven Nights
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Morning Glory
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Armstrong
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The Call of the Wild
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Patriot Games
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Witness
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The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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Air Force One
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Ender's Game
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
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The Fugitive
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Firewall
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K-19: The Widowmaker
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Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
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Clear and Present Danger
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1923
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Regarding Henry
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Sabrina
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Blade Runner
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