Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, he has starred in many notable films over seven decades, and is one of the highest-grossing actors in the world.billion in North America and more than $10billion worldwide.}} Ford’s accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Screen Actors Guild awards, and five Golden Globe Awards, and he is the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Honorary César, Honorary Palme d'Or and was honoured as a Disney Legend in 2024.

After making his screen debut in 1966 and early supporting roles in the films ''American Graffiti'' (1973) and ''The Conversation'' (1974), Ford achieved global stardom for portraying Han Solo in the space opera film ''Star Wars'' (1977), a role he reprised in five films for the eponymous franchise spanning the next four decades. He also received recognition for his portrayal of the titular character in the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise (1981 - 2023), Rick Deckard in the ''Blade Runner'' franchise (1982 - 2017), and Jack Ryan in the action thriller films ''Patriot Games'' (1992) and ''Clear and Present Danger'' (1994). These roles established him as a notable action hero and one of Hollywood's most bankable stars from the late 1970s into the early 2000s.

Ford's performance in the thriller film ''Witness'' (1985) earned him his sole Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His other notable films include ''The Mosquito Coast'' (1986), ''Working Girl'' (1988), ''Presumed Innocent'' (1990), ''The Fugitive'' (1993), ''Sabrina'' (1995), ''The Devil's Own'' (1997), ''Air Force One'' (1997), ''Six Days, Seven Nights'' (1998), ''What Lies Beneath'' (2000), ''K-19: The Widowmaker'' (2002), ''Cowboys & Aliens'' (2011), ''42'' (2013), ''The Age of Adaline'' (2015), and ''Captain America: Brave New World'' (2025). Ford has also starred in the Paramount+ western series ''1923'' (2022–2025) and the Apple TV+ comedy series ''Shrinking'' (2023–present).

Outside acting, Ford is a licensed pilot; he has often assisted the emergency services in rescue missions near his home in Wyoming, and he chaired an aviation education program for youth from 2004 to 2009. Ford is also an environmental activist, having served as the inaugural vice chair of Conservation International since 1991. Provided by Wikipedia