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Harrison Ford
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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. For…
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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.
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2026
Once Upon a Time in Seattle
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2026
2025: The Year from Space
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2025
Captain America: Brave New World
Movie President Thaddeus Ross
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2025
Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland
Movie Self
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2024
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
TV show Self - Honoree
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2024
Saving Sakic
Movie Self
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2024
Remembering Gene Wilder
Movie Self (archive footage)
- 2023
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2023
Disney 100: Remember That
Movie Self
- 2023
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2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Movie Indiana Jones
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2023
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
Movie Self
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2023
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2023
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
Movie Self
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2023
Shrinking
TV show Dr. Paul Rhodes
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2023
Willow: Behind the Magic
Movie Indiana Jones / Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2022
1923
TV show Jacob Dutton
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2022
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
TV show Self
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2022
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Movie Self - (archive footage)
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2021
Being James Bond
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2021
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
Movie Self - Actor (Rick Deckard) (archive footage)
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2021
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Movie Self - Actor (archive footage)
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2021
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Movie Self
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2020
The Skywalker Legacy
Movie Self
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2020
The Call of the Wild
Movie John Thornton
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2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Movie Han Solo (uncredited)
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2019
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Movie Self
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2019
Armstrong
Movie Narrator (voice)
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2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Movie Rooster (voice)
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2018
Always at The Carlyle
Movie Self
- 2018
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2017
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Movie Self
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2017
Spielberg
Movie Self - Segment "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
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2017
Blade Runner 2049
Movie Rick Deckard
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2017
Cain Rose Up
Movie Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2017
Toxic Puzzle
Movie Narration (voice)
- 2016
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2016
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Movie Self
