Harrison Ford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 13, 1942 |
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| Died | December 02, 1957 (age 15) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Star Wars (Han Solo), Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, The Fugitive, Air Force One |
Intro
Harrison Ford is an acclaimed American actor and film producer, renowned for his iconic roles as Han Solo in the Star Wars franchise and as the titular character in the Indiana Jones series. With a career spanning over five decades, Ford is recognized as one of the most successful and influential actors in Hollywood history, starring in several of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Early Life & Background
Born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Harrison Ford grew up in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge. He attended Ripon College in Wisconsin, where he developed an interest in acting. After moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, Ford initially struggled to find roles and worked as a carpenter to support his family before finding success in Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Han Solo in the original and sequel Star Wars trilogies (1977, 1980, 1983, 2015)
- Played Indiana Jones in the beloved film series (1981, 1984, 1989, 2008, 2023)
- Portrayed Rick Deckard in Blade Runner (1982) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- Featured in critically acclaimed films such as Witness (1985), for which he earned an Academy Award nomination
- Starred in successful blockbusters including The Fugitive (1993), Air Force One (1997), and Patriot Games (1992)
Trivia
- Harrison Ford is a licensed pilot and has been involved in several aviation rescues and incidents.
- He was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 2006.
- Ford was originally hired by George Lucas as a carpenter before being cast as Han Solo in Star Wars.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Harrison Ford born?
Harrison Ford was born the 13 July 1942.
Where is Harrison Ford from?
Chicago, Illinois, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About July 13th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Nazi SS forces committed a horrific mass murder, executing approximately 1,500 Jewish civilians in Josefov, Poland, as part of the Holocaust's systematic genocide.
- Day of the week: July 13th, 1942 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
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