Harrison Ford Biography
Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He struggled in Hollywood through the 1960s before George Lucas cast him as Han Solo in Star Wars (1977), launching one of the most successful careers in film history. As both Han Solo and Indiana Jones, he defined the cinematic action hero of the 1980s. His films have earned over $5 billion at the US box office, placing him among the all-time box office champions.
Personal Life
Who are Harrison Ford's parents?
Christopher Ford, Dorothy Nidelman
Did Harrison Ford have siblings?
Yes — Terence Ford.
Was Harrison Ford married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Marquardt | – | – |
| Melissa Mathison | – | – |
| Calista Flockhart | – | – |
Did Harrison Ford have children?
Harrison Ford had 5 children: Benjamin Ford (born 1966), Willard Ford (born 1969), Malcolm Ford (born 1987), Georgia Ford (born 1990), Liam Flockhart (stepson, born 2001).
What religion was Harrison Ford?
Harrison Ford was Jewish.
What was Harrison Ford's ethnicity?
Harrison Ford was of Russian-Jewish, Irish heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- Return of the Jedi (1983)
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- Patriot Games (1992)
- The Fugitive (1993)
- Air Force One (1997)
- What Lies Beneath (2000)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- The Call of the Wild (2020)
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
TV Shows
- Yellowstone / 1923 (2023)
- Shrinking (2023–present)
Awards
- Academy Award nomination — Best Actor, Witness (1986)
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award (2000)
- Golden Globe — Cecil B. DeMille Award (2002)
- Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
Facts About Harrison Ford
- Was working as a carpenter when George Lucas cast him in Star Wars — he was installing a door at the studio
- His films have grossed over $5 billion at the US box office alone — among the highest of any actor in history
- Is a licensed pilot and has been involved in multiple small plane incidents, including a crash landing on a golf course in 2015
- Originally turned down the role of Han Solo multiple times before accepting
- The scar on his chin came from a car accident in the 1960s — he used it to explain young Indy's scar in Indiana Jones
Harrison Ford Quotes
"I wanted to be a forest ranger or a war correspondent, but I wasn't smart enough for war correspondent."
"I'm like old wine. They don't bring me out very often, but I'm well-preserved."
Legacy
Harrison Ford is one of the most iconic actors in cinema history. His twin roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones created two of the most beloved characters ever put on screen, and his longevity in the industry — still starring in major films in his 80s — is unmatched.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15