Harrison Ford
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 216 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 13, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, USA 216 credits
Biography
Harrison Ford is an American actor born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Dorothy Nidelman, a radio actress, and Christopher Ford, an actor turned advertising executive. During his youth in Park Ridge, Illinois, he participated in the school radio station WMTH. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, Ford has received nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He is widely recognized for his contributions to film and television throughout a career spanning several decades, during which he has accumulated over 200 known credits.
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Career overview
Harrison Ford began his professional career in 1964 after moving to California. Although he initially sought voice-over work, he instead signed a contract with Columbia Pictures, where he earned 150 dollars weekly for small roles. His career eventually evolved into a prolific body of work that includes appearances in numerous movies and television shows. He is perhaps best known for portraying charismatic rogues in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series, which established him as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Beyond these iconic franchises, Ford has appeared in a variety of notable films that have defined his career. His filmography includes roles in Blade Runner, released in 1982, and Witness, released in 1985. He also starred in The Fugitive in 1993 and Air Force One in 1997. Throughout his extensive career, Ford has remained a consistent presence in the entertainment industry, maintaining a reputation as a legendary Hollywood icon. His work continues to be documented in film and television archives, reflecting his long-standing influence on cinema.
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2025: The Year from Space
Captain America: Brave New WorldGlenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland
Disney Legends Awards CeremonyRemembering Gene WilderSaving Sakic
ShrinkingIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyPretty Baby: Brooke ShieldsHarrison Ford: Hollywood HeroTimeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
1923Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?Dans les secrets des films Star WarsWay of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Being James BondIndiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden AgeIndiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age · ThanksThe Blade Runner PhenomenonSergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
The Call of the WildThe Skywalker Legacy
The Secret Life of Pets 2Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerAlan Pakula: Going for TruthArmstrong
Always at The Carlyle
Blade Runner 2049SpielbergJoan Didion: The Center Will Not HoldCain Rose UpToxic Puzzle
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of DisneySecrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertStar Wars: The Force AwakensThe Age of AdalineNature Is Speaking
The Expendables 3The Game AwardsThe Making of The Expendables 3Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover ProjectThe Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore
Ender's GameAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues42ParanoiaDavid Blaine: Real or Magic
Final Cut: Ladies and GentlemenClose UpRoman Polanski: A Film MemoirWater to Wine
Cowboys & AliensThe Love We Make
ConanConanMorning GloryExtraordinary MeasuresExtraordinary Measures · Executive Producer
BrünoStudio 42 with Bob CostasCrossing OverLive from Studio Five
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullThe Beaches of AgnèsRoman Polanski: Wanted and DesiredLord of the Ants
The Graham Norton ShowDangerous Days: Making Blade RunnerDalai Lama RenaissanceDeck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick DeckardFashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
FirewallCreatures from Star Wars
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
The Story of Star WarsEmpire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogyThe Characters of Star WarsWhen Star Wars Ruled the World
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowHollywood HomicideIndiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
K-19: The WidowmakerK-19: The Widowmaker · Executive ProducerAFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love StoriesStar Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
R2-D2: Beneath the DomeThe Concert for New York CityOn the Run with 'The Fugitive'Lost Worlds: Life in the BalanceAFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills
What Lies Beneath
Where Are They Now?The Early ShowThe DirectorsRandom HeartsThe Unauthorized Star Wars Story
Six Days Seven NightsThe Magic HourThe Making of 'American Graffiti'Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
The ViewAir Force OneThe Devil's OwnStar Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Full Filmography
216 titles- 2025: The Year from Space (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025) as President Thaddeus Ross
- Glenmorangie: Once Upon a Time in Scotland (2025) as Self
- Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (2024) as Self
- Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Saving Sakic (2024) as Self
- Shrinking (2023) as Dr. Paul Rhodes
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) as Indiana Jones
- Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero (2023) as Self
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023) as Self
- Disney 100: Remember That (2023) as Self
- Willow: Behind the Magic (2023) as Indiana Jones / Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
- A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon (2023) as Self
- The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) as Self
- 1923 (2022) as Jacob Dutton
- Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? (2022) as Self
- Dans les secrets des films Star Wars (2022) as Self (Archives)
- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022) as Self - (archive footage)
- Being James Bond (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021) Thanks
- The Blade Runner Phenomenon (2021) as Self - Actor (Rick Deckard) (archive footage)
- Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy (2021) as Self
- The Call of the Wild (2020) as John Thornton
- The Skywalker Legacy (2020) as Self
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) as Rooster (voice)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Han Solo (uncredited)
- Alan Pakula: Going for Truth (2019) as Self
- Armstrong (2019) as Narrator (voice)
- Always at The Carlyle (2018) as Self
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) as Rick Deckard
- Spielberg (2017) as Self - Segment "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
- Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) as Self
- Cain Rose Up (2017) as Han Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Toxic Puzzle (2017) as Narration (voice)
- Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney (2016) as Self
- Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Han Solo
- The Age of Adaline (2015) as William Jones
- Nature Is Speaking (2015) as The Ocean
- Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015) as Self
- Living in the Age of Airplanes (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- The Expendables 3 (2014) as Max Drummer
- The Game Awards (2014) as Self - Presenter
- The Making of The Expendables 3 (2014) as Self
- Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project (2014) as Self - Interviewee
- The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore (2014) as Himself
- Ender's Game (2013) as Colonel Hyrum Graff
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) as Mack Tannen
- 42 (2013) as Branch Rickey
- Paranoia (2013) as Jock Goddard
- David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013) as Self
- Milius (2013) as Self
- Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013) as Self
- The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase (2013) as Self
- Warwick Davis and the Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz (2013) as Self (archive footage, uncredited)
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
- Close Up (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Water to Wine (2012) as Jethro the Bus Driver
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011) as Woodrow Dolarhyde
- The Love We Make (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Morning Glory (2010) as Mike Pomeroy
- Extraordinary Measures (2010) as Dr. Robert Stonehill
- Extraordinary Measures (2010) Executive Producer
- Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2010) as Jack Ryan (archive footage)
- Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story (2010) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Brüno (2009) as Self (uncredited)
- Studio 42 with Bob Costas (2009) as Self
- Crossing Over (2009) as Max Brogan
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) as Indiana Jones
- The Beaches of Agnès (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Lord of the Ants (2008) as Narrator
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) as Self
- Dalai Lama Renaissance (2007) as Narrator
- Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard (2007) as Self
- Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling (2007) as Self
- Firewall (2006) as Jack Stanfield
- Creatures from Star Wars (2006) as Self
- George Lucas: Creating an Empire (2005) as Self
- The Story of Star Wars (2004) as Han Solo (archive footage)
- Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) as Self
- The Characters of Star Wars (2004) as Self
- When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Hollywood Homicide (2003) as Sgt. Joe Gavilan
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) as self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003) as Self
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) as Alexei Vostrikov
- K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) Executive Producer
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) as Self
- Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues (2002) as Self
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001) as Self
- The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self
- On the Run with 'The Fugitive' (2001) as Self
- Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance (2001) as Narrator
- AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills (2001) as Self - Host
- What Lies Beneath (2000) as Norman Spencer
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- The Directors (1999) as Self
- Random Hearts (1999) as Dutch Van Den Broeck
- The Unauthorized Star Wars Story (1999) as Self
- From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999) as Self
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues (1999) as Indiana Jones - age 50
- Six Days Seven Nights (1998) as Quinn Harris
- The Magic Hour (1998) as Self
- The Making of 'American Graffiti' (1998) as Self
- Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Air Force One (1997) as James Marshall
- The Devil's Own (1997) as Tom O'Meara
- Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Sat.1-Frühstücksfernsehen (1996) as Self
- Sabrina (1995) as Linus Larrabee
- The World of Jacques Demy (1995) as Self
- One Hundred and One Nights (1995) as Self
- Clear and Present Danger (1994) as Jack Ryan
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Jimmy Hollywood (1994) as Harrison Ford (uncredited)
- Return of the Ewok (1994) as Self / Han Solo
- Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom (1994) as Narrator (voice)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Fugitive (1993) as Richard Kimble
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Indiana Jones - age 50
- Patriot Games (1992) as Jack Ryan
- Earth and the American Dream (1992) as Reader (voice)
- Commercial Entertainment Product (1992) as Jack Ryan (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Regarding Henry (1991) as Henry Turner
- Presumed Innocent (1990) as Rusty Sabich
- Great Adventurers & Their Quests: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1990) as Self
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as Indiana Jones
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Working Girl (1988) as Jack Trainer
- Frantic (1988) as Richard Walker
- The Mosquito Coast (1986) as Allie Fox
- Witness (1985) as John Book
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Indiana Jones
- The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984) as Self
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Han Solo
- From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) as Self
- Blade Runner (1982) as Deckard
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as Indiana Jones
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981)
- The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981)
- Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as Self - Host
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Han Solo
- SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Han Solo (archive footage)
- The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Self
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- Apocalypse Now (1979) as Colonel
- Hanover Street (1979) as David Halloran
- More American Graffiti (1979) as Officer Bob Falfa (uncredited)
- The Frisco Kid (1979) as Tommy
- The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) as Han Solo
- Force 10 from Navarone (1978) as Barnsby
- Star Wars (1977) as Han Solo
- The Making of Star Wars (1977) as Self
- The Possessed (1977) as Paul Winjam
- Heroes (1977) as Ken Boyd
- Dynasty (1976) as Mark Blackwood
- Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley (1975) as Frank Crowder
- NOVA (1974) as Narrator
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Petrocelli (1974) as Tom Brannigan
- The Conversation (1974) as Martin Stett
- American Graffiti (1973) as Bob Falfa
- Kung Fu (1972) as Mr. Harrison
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Dan August (1970) as Hewett
- Zabriskie Point (1970) as Arrested Student (uncredited)
- Getting Straight (1970) as Jake
- The Intruders (1970) as Carl
- Love, American Style (1969) as Roger Crane
- My Friend Tony (1969)
- Journey to Shiloh (1968) as Willie Bill Bearden
- Ironside (1967) as Tom Stowe
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Luv (1967) as Irate Motorist (uncredited)
- A Time for Killing (1967) as Lt. Shaffer
- Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966) as Bellhop Pager (uncredited)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Glen Reverson
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Everett Giles
- The Virginian (1962) as Cullen Tindall
- The Virginian (1962) as Young Rancher
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Print
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hobey
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee / Presenter
- Tony e il Professore as studente
- The Miserable Adventures of Burt Squire
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harrison Ford best known for?
Harrison Ford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Captain America: Brave New World (2025), American Strays (1996), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023).
When and where was Harrison Ford born?
Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Harrison Ford have?
Harrison Ford has accumulated over 216 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Harrison Ford's background in cinema and television?
Harrison Ford is an American actor born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Dorothy Nidelman, a radio actress, and Christopher Ford, an actor turned advertising executive. During his youth in Park Ridge, Illinois, he participated in the school radio station WMTH. Regarded as a cinematic cultural ic...
Harrison Ford by the numbers
216credits
154films
62TV series
1944–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 31
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 5
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Han Solo — aged about 37
- 1923 (2022) as Jacob Dutton — aged about 79
- Apocalypse Now (1979) as Colonel — aged about 36
- Star Wars (1977) as Han Solo — aged about 34
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