Harrison Ford is known for his unforgettable roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Air Force One and a whole lot more. Working as a carpenter, Harrison Ford supported his dream of becoming an actor and no one would have thought that he would go on to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Harrison Ford is known as one of the most prominent stars of our time. An American film actor and producer, Ford’s journey to the top is one of a kind. Ford has proven that he’s a highly-bankable lead and his roster of blockbuster hits is long.
Harrison Ford’s estimated net worth as of 2019: $230 million
Ford’s success has propelled him to greater heights. He is known for his dramatic roles, including his turn in Blade Runner. He also grabbed public attention for his epic portrayals in The Fugitive, Witness, and Clear and Present Danger. His movies alone have grossed $3.4 billion at the box office.
1942 – 1960
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Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in a middle-class suburb and was an introverted loner when he was young. Ford was pretty popular with girls, but he experienced his share of bullying in school. He endured the painful aftermath of bullying as much as he could, but he grew weary and fought back. When he was young, he was not into acting nor was he fascinated with entertainment.
After high school, he studied English and philosophy at Ripon College in Wisconsin. Things took a turn for the worst when Ford was expelled just days before graduation because he did not finish his thesis. Even though he did not do well in school, Ford found love. He met his first wife, Mary Marquardt, and moved to Hollywood. It was at that time that he signed up as a contract player with Columbia, which paid $150 a week. Afterwards, he moved to Universal Studios. Ford’s first role was in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round, and though he did well, the studio executives failed to recognize his talents. One even said that Ford would never make it in the business.
1973 – 1984
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Given the failed movies of his past, it wasn’t until in 1977 that he had his big breakthrough. After appearing in one of George Lucas’ films, Ford took the role of Han Solo in Star Wars. His enigmatic role as a likeable rogue in the film heightened his profile in Hollywood. The sequels, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, propelled Ford to become one of Hollywood’s newest stars.
In the same era, he appeared in several other films and rocked the box office, taking on a role from the high-profile Steven Spielberg. His role in Indiana Jones as the resourceful archaeologist amplified Harrison’s presence in Hollywood. He strengthened his career with a role in Blade Runner, which was directed by Ridley Scott.
1985 – Present
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With a career spanning more than six decades, Harrison Ford has turned into one of Hollywood’s most successful stars. His legacy was made physically evident when he reprised his role as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released in 2015.
On top of that, Harrison Ford is set to return and appear in Blade Runner alongside Ryan Gosling. He is also confirmed to appear in the fifth instalment of the Indiana Jones series. The sequel is expected for release in 2018.
2018
Harrison Ford will work throughout the year on the next installment of Indiana Jones; hoping to make it bigger and better than the previous four additions.
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2019
Disney announced that Harrison Ford is teaming up with Steven Spielberg for another installment of the Indiana Jones franchise.
