About Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford - Biography
Harrison Ford rose from carpentry to stardom as Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, becoming one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors. His career spans blockbusters, dramatic roles earning Oscar nominations, and recent reprises.
Harrison Ford began his career with uncredited roles and bit parts after studying philosophy at Ripon College. He worked as a carpenter to support himself, building homes for industry figures like George Lucas, before landing a small role in American Graffiti (1973). Stardom exploded with Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), a record-breaking film that launched a franchise. Ford reprised the role in subsequent Star Wars films. He defined action-adventure as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), followed by sequels. In the 1980s and 1990s, Ford diversified into dramatic roles, earning acclaim for Blade Runner (1982) and an Oscar-nominated turn in Witness (1985). Ford has produced films and is known for environmental activism, serving on conservation boards.
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