Harrison Ford
Acting
Born July 13, 1942 · 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. 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 (144)
2025: The Year from Space
2026
Captain America: Brave New World
2025
Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland
2025
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
2024
Saving Sakic
2024
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
2023
Disney 100: Remember That
2023
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
2023
Willow: Behind the Magic
2023
Being James Bond
2021
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
2021
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
2021
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
2021
The Skywalker Legacy
2020
The Call of the Wild
2020
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019
Armstrong
2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2
2019
Always at The Carlyle
2018
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
2017
Spielberg
2017
Blade Runner 2049
2017
Cain Rose Up
2017
Toxic Puzzle
2017
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2016
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
Living in the Age of Airplanes
2015
The Age of Adaline
2015
The Making of The Expendables 3
2014
The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore
2014
Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project
2014
The Expendables 3
2014
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
David Blaine: Real or Magic
2013
Ender's Game
2013
The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase
2013
Paranoia
2013
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
2013
42
2013
Milius
2013
Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir
2012
Close Up
2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
Water to Wine
2012
The Love We Make
2011
Cowboys & Aliens
2011
Morning Glory
2010
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
2010
Extraordinary Measures
2010
Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story
2010
Brüno
2009
Crossing Over
2009
The Beaches of Agnès
2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008
Lord of the Ants
2008
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
2008
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
2007
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
2007
Creatures from Star Wars
2006
Firewall
2006
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
2005
The Characters of Star Wars
2004
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004
When Star Wars Ruled the World
2004
The Story of Star Wars
2004
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003
Hollywood Homicide
2003
K-19: The Widowmaker
2002
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
2002
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
2001
The Concert for New York City
2001
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills
2001
On The Run With 'The Fugitive'
2001
Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
2001
What Lies Beneath
2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
1999
Random Hearts
1999
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
1999
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
1998
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
1998
Six Days Seven Nights
1998
Air Force One
1997
The Devil's Own
1997
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
1997
Sabrina
1995
The World of Jacques Demy
1995
One Hundred and One Nights
1995
Clear and Present Danger
1994
Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom
1994
Jimmy Hollywood
1994
The Fugitive
1993
Commercial Entertainment Product
1992
Earth and the American Dream
1992
Patriot Games
1992
Regarding Henry
1991
Presumed Innocent
1990
Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1990
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989
Working Girl
1988
Frantic
1988
The Mosquito Coast
1986
Witness
1985
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
1984
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
1983
Return of the Jedi
1983
Blade Runner
1982
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
1980
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
1980
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
More American Graffiti
1979
The Frisco Kid
1979
Apocalypse Now
1979
Hanover Street
1979
The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
1978
Force 10 from Navarone
1978
Heroes
1977
The Making of Star Wars
1977
Star Wars
1977
The Possessed
1977
Dynasty
1976
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
1975
The Conversation
1974
American Graffiti
1973
The Intruders
1970
Getting Straight
1970
Zabriskie Point
1970
Journey to Shiloh
1968
A Time for Killing
1967
Luv
1967
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
1966