Harrison Ford

American actor Harrison Ford movie became famous after his performance in the series Indiana Jones and Star Wars trilogy. This is both actor and producer. She was also appreciated for his roles in Blade Runner, Witness and Patriot Games.

Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago. His mother, Dorothy, was a housewife and former radio actress, and Christopher Ford, his father was an actor and director in advertising. Harrison has a younger brother, Terence, was born in 1945.

Asked the religion of the actor jokingly responded, "Democrat." He said he feels Irish as a person, but the Jew as an actor, father or grandparents were Irish and German descent and his mother was from the Hebrew immigrants from Belarus.

Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones

Harrison Ford worked as a scout in "Boy Scouts of America" ​​where he earned Second, Life Scout. He worked at a scout camp, "Napowan Adventure Base", where he badge of merit in studying reptiles.

In 1960, Harrison Hord graduated to "Maine East" in Illinois. He was the first student whose voice was broadcast from a radio station or school, WMTH. Then enrolled at Ripon College in Wisconsin where he became a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

In its first year went to drama classes, more to meet women. Although self-described as a person who blooms later and i can see talent and aspirations after a while became fascinated with acting.

Because films starring Harrison Ford has become a very popular actor and is known as an American hero for those who are passionate about movies.

In his career of over 40 years has had various roles in blockbusters, some important, such as in Presumed Innocent, The Fugitive, Air Force One, and What Lies Beneath etc. Harrison Ford was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance in the movie "Witness" in 1985. Other Golden Globe nominations received for performances in "Sabrina" - 1995, "The Mosquito Coast" - 1886 and "The Fugitive" - ​​1993.

Five films starring Harrison Ford are included in the National Film Registry. Empire magazine named best actor in 1997 in "Top film stars of all time". In 1994 he was appointed as Star of the Century by The National Association of Theater Owners.

Harrison Ford in Star Wars

In 1998, People magazine named it "Sexiest Man Alive". American Film Institute in 2000 gave valuable lifetime achievement award, and after two years, received the Lifetime Achievement everything, this time from the Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award. In 2003, the actor received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


Recently, in summer 2008, box office actor amounted to a total of about $ 3.4 billion, with properties worth more than six billion dollars, getting it to rank in third position richest stars in Hollywood. 11 films of the starring Harrison Ford topped hundred million dollars profit.

About his personal life has not been too much discussion. His first marriage lasted 15 years and the second with screenwriter Melissa Mathison, ended in divorce after 17 years and then it is with actress Calista Flockhart, whom she married.

Last movie you can watch the actor is "Cowboys and Aliens".