Harrison Ford
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-07-13
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Harrison Ford
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.
Also Known For
Star Wars
May 25, 1977
Apocalypse Now
May 19, 1979
Blade Runner
Jun 25, 1982
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jun 12, 1981
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
May 23, 1984
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
May 24, 1989
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
May 21, 2008
The Empire Strikes Back
May 20, 1980
Return of the Jedi
May 25, 1983
Working Girl
Dec 20, 1988
Frantic
Feb 19, 1988
What Lies Beneath
Jul 21, 2000
The Devil's Own
Mar 13, 1997
The Fugitive
Aug 06, 1993
Presumed Innocent
Jul 27, 1990
The Mosquito Coast
Nov 26, 1986
Regarding Henry
Jul 10, 1991
Hollywood Homicide
Jun 09, 2003
Six Days Seven Nights
Jun 12, 1998
Sabrina
Dec 15, 1995
K-19: The Widowmaker
Jul 19, 2002
Witness
Feb 08, 1985
Random Hearts
Oct 08, 1999
Firewall
Feb 08, 2006
Air Force One
Jul 25, 1997
Clear and Present Danger
Aug 03, 1994
Hanover Street
May 18, 1979
Extraordinary Measures
Jan 21, 2010
Patriot Games
Jun 04, 1992
Crossing Over
Feb 10, 2009
Morning Glory
Nov 10, 2010
The Frisco Kid
Jul 06, 1979
Force 10 from Navarone
Aug 16, 1978
Cowboys & Aliens
Jul 29, 2011
Ender's Game
Oct 24, 2013
Willow: Behind the Magic
Jan 25, 2023
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Feb 04, 2012
Always at The Carlyle
May 11, 2018
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Dec 15, 2015
42
Apr 12, 2013
Paranoia
Aug 14, 2013
The Expendables 3
Aug 07, 2014
On The Run With 'The Fugitive'
Jun 05, 2001
The Age of Adaline
Apr 16, 2015
Cain Rose Up
Jul 13, 2017
Captain America: Brave New World
Feb 12, 2025
Brüno
Jul 08, 2009
Armstrong
Jul 12, 2019
The Skywalker Legacy
Mar 18, 2020
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Oct 12, 2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2
May 24, 2019
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Oct 11, 2017
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Dec 26, 2015
Being James Bond
Aug 29, 2021
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Jan 18, 2021
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Mar 11, 2023
The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase
Sep 03, 2013
David Blaine: Real or Magic
Nov 19, 2013
Toxic Puzzle
Apr 22, 2017
The Making of The Expendables 3
Nov 25, 2014
Milius
Mar 09, 2013
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Apr 16, 2016
Living in the Age of Airplanes
Apr 25, 2015
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Dec 03, 2007
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Dec 03, 2007
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Jan 18, 2008
The Love We Make
Sep 10, 2011
Close Up
Sep 30, 2012
Creatures from Star Wars
Dec 12, 2006
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Jan 27, 2005
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Sep 18, 2004
The Story of Star Wars
Aug 18, 2004
A Time for Killing
Aug 01, 1967
American Graffiti
Aug 11, 1973
The Conversation
Apr 07, 1974
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Aug 18, 1998
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
Jan 01, 2002
The Concert for New York City
Oct 20, 2001
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Nov 25, 2001
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Feb 06, 1997
The World of Jacques Demy
Sep 22, 1995
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Oct 05, 1981
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Sep 22, 1980
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Dec 03, 1983
One Hundred and One Nights
Jan 25, 1995
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Dec 04, 1984
Earth and the American Dream
Oct 01, 1992
Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Jan 31, 1990
Commercial Entertainment Product
Nov 24, 1992
Return of the Ewok
Jan 01, 1982
Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom
Aug 01, 1994
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Sep 22, 1980
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Jan 12, 1975
Zabriskie Point
Mar 26, 1970
Journey to Shiloh
May 10, 1968
Luv
Jul 26, 1967
Getting Straight
May 13, 1970
The Making of Star Wars
Sep 16, 1977
The Intruders
Nov 10, 1970
The Possessed
May 01, 1977
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Oct 12, 1966
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Dec 01, 2023
Jimmy Hollywood
Mar 30, 1994
More American Graffiti
Aug 03, 1979
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
Mar 13, 1993
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Nov 17, 1978
Spielberg
Oct 05, 2017
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Dec 18, 2013
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Sep 20, 2004
Saving Sakic
Apr 16, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Jun 25, 2023
Blade Runner 2049
Oct 04, 2017
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Aug 12, 2024
The Beaches of Agnès
Dec 17, 2008
Heroes
Nov 04, 1977
Dynasty
Mar 13, 1976
Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
Apr 14, 2001
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Dec 18, 2007
Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story
Jan 10, 2010
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Jul 19, 2013
Lord of the Ants
May 20, 2008
Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project
Aug 10, 2014
The Call of the Wild
Feb 19, 2020
The Characters of Star Wars
Sep 21, 2004
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Feb 21, 2016
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Jun 15, 1999
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Dec 18, 2019
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
Sep 15, 1998
The Miserable Adventures of Burt Squire
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
May 07, 2021
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
May 27, 2021
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
Feb 01, 2023
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Oct 10, 2010
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Sep 14, 2003
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Oct 21, 2003
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Aug 29, 2023
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
Jun 11, 2002
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
Jun 01, 2023
Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland
Jan 31, 2025
The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore
Nov 10, 2014
Inside the Actors Studio
Aug 14, 1994
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Sep 08, 2003
Kung Fu
Oct 14, 1972
The F.B.I.
Sep 19, 1965
The Daily Show
Jul 22, 1996
Today
Jan 14, 1952
The View
Aug 11, 1997
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Mar 04, 1992
The Early Show
Nov 01, 1999
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
May 25, 1992
Gunsmoke
Sep 10, 1955
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Sep 13, 1993
Ironside
Mar 28, 1967
Celebrities Uncensored
Jun 04, 2003
The Virginian
Sep 19, 1962
The Directors
Jan 01, 1999
Where Are They Now?
Jun 07, 1999
The Oscars
Mar 19, 1953
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Sep 05, 1988
Live from Studio Five
Sep 14, 2009
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Apr 03, 2023
NOVA
Mar 03, 1974
Wetten, dass..?
Feb 14, 1981
The F.B.I.
Sep 19, 1965
The Virginian
Sep 19, 1962
Gunsmoke
Sep 10, 1955
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Jun 10, 1992
Shrinking
Jan 26, 2023
The Graham Norton Show
Feb 22, 2007
1923
Dec 18, 2022
Spécial cinéma
Sep 25, 1974
Dan August
Sep 23, 1970
Love, American Style
Sep 29, 1969
Honest Trailers
Feb 13, 2012
Bambi-Verleihung
Jan 01, 1948
The Graham Norton Show
Feb 22, 2007
Entertainment Tonight
Sep 15, 1981
Nature Is Speaking
Aug 12, 2015
The Magic Hour
Jun 08, 1998
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
May 25, 1992
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Sep 08, 2015
Sat.1-Frühstücksfernsehen
Sep 06, 1996
Conan
Nov 08, 2010
CBS News Sunday Morning
Jan 28, 1979
Golden Globe Awards
Jan 20, 1944
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jan 26, 2003
Petrocelli
Sep 11, 1974
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Jan 01, 2009
The Game Awards
Dec 05, 2014
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Sep 23, 2022
Golden Globe Awards
Jan 20, 1944
The Mike Douglas Show
Dec 11, 1961
Honest Trailers
Feb 13, 2012
Omnibus
Oct 13, 1967