Harrison Ford

FilmTelevision Age

Han Solo and Indiana Jones

Facts

Born: 1942
Country: United States
Field: Film
Era: Television Age

Overview

Chicago born actor who worked as a carpenter between small parts until George Lucas cast him in American Graffiti and then as Han Solo in Star Wars 1977. Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981 made him Indiana Jones, while Blade Runner 1982 and Witness 1985, which brought his only Oscar nomination, broadened his range. His films have grossed billions of dollars worldwide.

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