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Harrison Ford

Actor

Born 1942

Harrison Ford is an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, whose career connects science fiction, adventure, thrillers and romantic comedy. At Ripon College, playing Mr. Antrobus in The Skin of Our Teeth helped him discover a community in acting. He made his screen debut in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round and appeared in American Graffiti before Star Wars made Han Solo an international screen character. During his early acting career, he taught himself carpentry to support his family and gain more freedom over the roles he accepted. Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced his Indiana Jones, a character he revisited through Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. His performance as detective John Book in Witness earned an Academy Award nomination, while The Mosquito Coast took him into a darker family drama. He moved between action and romantic comedy, including the fugitives and political figures of The Fugitive and Air Force One and the contrasting worlds of Working Girl and Sabrina. His later television work pairs Jacob Dutton, the patriarch in 1923, with Dr. Paul Rhoades, the therapist in Shrinking. Captain America: Brave New World added President Thaddeus Ross to his screen roles, continuing the character previously played by William Hurt. Apple renewed Shrinking for a fourth season before its third season premiered, extending the comedy's run. SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award recognizes a career that also encompasses flying and environmental advocacy. His connection with Indiana Jones continues beyond cinema: Disney announced him as the model for a new Audio-Animatronics figure at Animal Kingdom. His career honors include the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and induction as a Disney Legend.

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Connected people

ConnectionGeorge LucasStar Wars and the Indiana Jones films.

ConnectionSteven SpielbergDirected Ford as Indiana Jones.

ConnectionHelen MirrenHis co-star in 1923.

Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

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2025
SAG-AFTRAIndustry honor
Life Achievement Award
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2025
E.O. Wilson Biodiversity FoundationIndustry honor
E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership
Harrison Ford
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2024
DisneyIndustry honor
Disney Legend
Harrison Ford
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2024
Critics Choice AssociationIndustry honor
Career Achievement Award
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2023
Festival de CannesIndustry honor
Honorary Palme d'or
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2018
SAG-AFTRA FoundationIndustry honor
Artists Inspiration Award
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2015
BAFTA Los AngelesIndustry honor
Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment
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2010
Académie des CésarIndustry honor
Honorary César
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2002
Golden GlobesIndustry honor
Cecil B. DeMille Award
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2000
American Film InstituteIndustry honor
AFI Life Achievement Award
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1996
Hasty Pudding TheatricalsIndustry honor
Man of the Year
Harrison Ford
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Life Achievement Award

E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership

Disney Legend

Career Achievement Award

Honorary Palme d'or

Artists Inspiration Award

Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment

Honorary César

Cecil B. DeMille Award

AFI Life Achievement Award

Man of the Year