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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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ConnectionGeorge LucasStar Wars and the Indiana Jones films.

ConnectionSteven SpielbergDirected Ford as Indiana Jones.

ConnectionHelen MirrenHis co-star in 1923.

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On acting and Shrinking’s fourth season
In his August interview, Ford discussed filming the fourth season, working with Michael J. Fox and how carpentry gave him freedom to choose roles.
17 Aug 2026Dated interview.
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Ford models a new Indiana Jones figure
Disney announced Ford as the model for the Audio-Animatronics Indiana Jones in the forthcoming Animal Kingdom attraction.
15 Aug 2026Official attraction announcement.
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SAG-AFTRA reflects on Ford's career
The union's spring feature records Ford as its Life Achievement recipient and discusses his film, television and public-service work.
20 May 2026Union retrospective.
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Shrinking's cast gathers at PaleyFest
Ford joined the season finale conversation with Jason Segel, Michael J. Fox and the ensemble on April 7.
8 Apr 2026Official event report.
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Apple renews Shrinking
Apple announced a fourth season before the third season premiere, continuing the series starring Ford and Jason Segel.
27 Jan 2026Official renewal announcement.
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Ford joins Captain America's world
Ford discussed continuing William Hurt's character as President Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New World.
12 Feb 2025Studio interview.
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On acting and Shrinking’s fourth season

Ford models a new Indiana Jones figure

SAG-AFTRA reflects on Ford's career

Shrinking's cast gathers at PaleyFest

Apple renews Shrinking

Ford joins Captain America's world