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- Born: July 13, 1942
- Origin: Chicago, Illinois
- People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 1998
- 1986 Oscar Nomination: Witness
- Long term relationship with actress Calista Flockhart
- Ford and Lockhart became engaged in February of 2009
- Barred from entering Tibet
- Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003
- Regularly flies his own plane and helicopter
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Harrison Ford is an American film actor who is popular for his iconic roles as the rough-and-tumble smart alec, "Han Solo" in George Lucas's Star Wars franchise, and also as the whip-cracking, fedora wearing archaeologist-adventurer, "Indiana Jones."
Jones and girlfriend Calista Flockhart became engaged on Valentine's Day 2009 weekend after dating for seven and a half years. Their wedding date has not been announced.People: Harrison Ford Proposes to Calista Flockhart (March 21, 2009) Perez Hilton reported on May 12, 2009, that the couple are in the process of adopting a little girl.PerezHilton: Harrison Ford And Calista Flockhart Looking To Adopt! (May 12, 2009)
Career
Ford's earlier works includes television shows such as Ironside (1967) and The Virginian (1962). He starred as "Rick Deckard" in Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi film, Blade Runner. In 1985, Ford took on the role of "John Book" in Peter Weir's film about the Amish, Witness. This performance earned Ford an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. In the 1990s, Harrison Ford portrayed Tom Clancy's character "Jack Ryan" in two films, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. He took over the role from Alec Baldwin, who played "Jack Ryan" in The Hunt for Red October. In 1993, Ford starred as "Dr. Richard Kimble" in The Fugitive, alongside Tommy Lee Jones. Then, in 1997, he played "President James Marshall" in Air Force One, and had to defend himself against a hijacker played by Gary Oldman. In 2008, Ford made his triumphant return in the much anticipated fourth installment of the Indiana Jones film series. The film takes place 19 years after Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and this time around Indy must fight the Soviet Union in an attempt to acquire an ancient artifact called the Crystal Skull.-
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Harrison Ford Questions
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I heard Harrison Ford is engaged. Is it true? 1 AnswerIt looks like it. He confirms it in an interview with Entertainment Tonight which airs later today (May 13) in the US. read more -
Does anyone have any videos of Spyder Harrison commercials? 2 AnswersHis own website has plenty of examples of the stuff he has done over the years here - http://spydervo.com/ also a couple of demo's here (including being able to... read more -
How significant is Ford Fusions quality award? 1 AnswerThe significance of the fusion award is it will increase sales. -quote- "According to Ford, consumer response to the Fusion has exceeded their expectations, wit... read more -
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the US. His grandfather was President, too. What would you have asked him? 3 AnswersI would ask him what influence his grandfather President William Henry Harrison had on him. I would also ask how he felt about being the earliest President whos... read more
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Harrison Ford Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1942: Born July 13
- 1966: Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews (Screen debut)
- 1973: American Graffiti - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1977: Star Wars - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1979: Apocalypse Now - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1980: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1981: Raiders of the Lost Ark - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes
- 1982: Blade Runner - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1983: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1984: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1985: Best Actor Oscar Nomination for Witness - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1988: Working Girl - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1989: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1992: Patriot Games - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1993: The Fugitive - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1997: Air Force One - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2000: What Lies Beneath - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2008: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
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@Werecat1 Great Post, TY - add- Harrison Ford, Terry Gilliam and dozens of others to that list as well... Many of may fav's are pro-Polanski
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@BardOfEarth Hey, I was only speaking for Harrison Ford. lolol
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Can't believe Harrison Ford is wearing the ORIGINAL Indy outfit! It still fits him :0 AMAZING!
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Excellent Harrison Ford in-gags already in the game. Oh man. Life is good. And yes, I'm aware of how geeky I am :D
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By the way the Big Guy with Harrison Ford on the earlier Tweet is Me. Forgot to mention that:)
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