History of Harrison Ford in Timeline

Harrison Ford is a highly acclaimed American actor, considered a cinematic cultural icon. He has received numerous nominations, including for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Awards. Ford is also the recipient of prestigious lifetime achievement awards such as the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Cecil B. DeMille Award, solidifying his significant contributions to film.

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1982: Saturn Awards for Best Actor

In 1982, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for one of his iconic roles.

1986: Nominated for Best Actor at the 58th Academy Awards

In 1986, Harrison Ford was nominated for Best Actor at the 58th Academy Awards for his performance in Witness, also receiving BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

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August 22, 1987: Emergency Landing in Bangor, Maine

On August 22, 1987, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, and Sondra Locke experienced an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine, aboard a Gulfstream III due to an engine fire and stuck landing gear during a flight from Paris to L.A.

1987: Golden Globe nominations

In 1987, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Mosquito Coast.

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1992: Public service messages for EarthShare

Since 1992, Harrison Ford has lent his voice to a series of public service messages promoting environmental involvement for EarthShare, an American federation of environmental and conservation charities.

1993: A new species of spider named after Harrison Ford

In 1993, the arachnologist Norman Platnick named a new species of spider Calponia harrisonfordi after Harrison Ford.

1994: Golden Globe nominations

In 1994, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Fugitive.

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September 7, 1995: Testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

On September 7, 1995, Harrison Ford testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in support of the Dalai Lama and an independent Tibet.

1996: Golden Globe nominations

In 1996, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Sabrina.

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October 23, 1999: Helicopter crash near Santa Clarita, California

On October 23, 1999, Harrison Ford was involved in a helicopter crash while piloting a Bell 206L4 LongRanger helicopter near Santa Clarita, California, during a training flight. The helicopter flipped onto its side after an unsuccessful autorotation attempt, resulting in serious damage, although no injuries were sustained.

2000: Donated to presidential campaigns

In 2000, Harrison Ford donated $1,000 to the presidential campaigns of Bill Bradley, Al Gore and John McCain.

2000: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 2000, Harrison Ford was the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute.

2002: Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2002, Harrison Ford was given the Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at the 59th Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

2002: A new ant species named after Harrison Ford

In 2002, the entomologist Edward O. Wilson named a new ant species Pheidole harrisonfordi after Harrison Ford, in recognition of his work as Vice Chairman of Conservation International.

May 30, 2003: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On May 30, 2003, Harrison Ford received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2003: Public condemnation of the Iraq War

In 2003, Harrison Ford publicly condemned the Iraq War and called for "regime change" in the United States. He also criticized Hollywood movies and called for more gun control.

March 2004: Chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles program

In March 2004, Harrison Ford became the chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles program, replacing General Chuck Yeager. He accepted the offer after initial hesitation.

July 2005: Acceptance of another two years as the chairman of EAA

During the gathering in Oshkosh in July 2005, Harrison Ford agreed to remain the chairman of the Young Eagles program for an additional two years.

2006: Received the Jules Verne Award

In 2006, Harrison Ford received the Jules Verne Award, given to an actor who has "encouraged the spirit of adventure and imagination" throughout their career.

2007: Narrated the documentary Dalai Lama Renaissance

In 2007, Harrison Ford narrated the documentary Dalai Lama Renaissance.

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2007: Received the first-ever Hero Award at the Scream Awards

In 2007, Harrison Ford was presented with the first-ever Hero Award at the Scream Awards for his iconic roles.

2008: Received Spike TV's Guy's Choice Award for "Brass Balls"

In 2008, Harrison Ford received Spike TV's Guy's Choice Award for "Brass Balls".

2009: Appeared in Internet advertisements for General Aviation Serves America

In 2009, Harrison Ford appeared in Internet advertisements for General Aviation Serves America, a campaign by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

2009: Received aviation awards

In 2009, Harrison Ford received the Living Legends of Aviation Award and the Experimental Aircraft Association's Freedom of Flight Award.

2009: Signed a petition calling for the release of Roman Polanski

In 2009, Harrison Ford signed a petition calling for the release of film director Roman Polanski, who had been arrested in Switzerland regarding his 1977 charge for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl.

2009: Stepped down as program chairman

In 2009, Harrison Ford stepped down as chairman of the Young Eagles program and was replaced by Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles.

2010: Received the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

In 2010, Harrison Ford received the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.

September 2013: Interview and allegations of harassment in Indonesia

In September 2013, while filming an environmental documentary in Indonesia, Harrison Ford interviewed the Indonesian Forestry Minister, Zulkifli Hasan. Following the interview, Ford and his crew were accused of "harassing state institutions" and threatened with deportation, regarding questions about Tesso Nilo National Park.

2013: Received the Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award

In 2013, Harrison Ford received the Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award.

2014: Appeared in the aviation documentary Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project

In 2014, Harrison Ford appeared in the independent aviation documentary, Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project.

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March 5, 2015: Emergency landing on Penmar Golf Course

On March 5, 2015, Harrison Ford made an emergency landing on the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California, after his plane, believed to be a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, lost engine power. He sustained a broken pelvis, broken ankle, and other injuries.

2015: Appeared in the aviation documentary Living in the Age of Airplanes

In 2015, Harrison Ford appeared in the independent aviation documentary, Living in the Age of Airplanes.

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2015: Received the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award

In 2015, Harrison Ford received the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment from BAFTA Los Angeles.

July 28, 2016: Flew the two millionth Young Eagle at the EAA AirVenture convention

On July 28, 2016, Harrison Ford flew the two millionth Young Eagle at the EAA AirVenture convention, marking it as the most successful youth aviation introduction program in history.

2016: Saturn Awards for Best Actor

In 2016, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for one of his iconic roles.

February 13, 2017: Taxiway landing at John Wayne Airport

On February 13, 2017, Harrison Ford landed an Aviat Husky on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, overflying a Boeing 737 that was holding short of the runway.

2018: Honored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the Artists Inspiration Award

In 2018, Harrison Ford was honored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the Artists Inspiration Award for both his acting and philanthropic work.

2019: Speech at the United Nations' Climate Action Summit

In 2019, Harrison Ford gave a speech at the United Nations' Climate Action Summit in New York, addressing the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and its impact on climate change.

April 24, 2020: Runway crossing incident at Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport

On April 24, 2020, Harrison Ford crossed a runway at the Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport while piloting his Husky, as another aircraft was landing. The FAA determined the planes were about 3,600 feet apart and there was no risk of collision.

2020: Endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign

In 2020, Harrison Ford endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign against Donald Trump, citing concerns about the environment and America's credibility. He also worked with The Lincoln Project on an ad criticizing Trump.

2023: A new snake species named after Harrison Ford

In 2023, the Peruvian snake species Tachymenoides harrisonfordi was named for Harrison Ford.

November 2, 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign

On November 2, 2024, Harrison Ford endorsed Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.

2024: Saturn Awards for Best Actor

In 2024, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for one of his iconic roles.

2025: Received the E.O. Wilson Legacy Award

In 2025, Harrison Ford received the inaugural E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership from the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.

March 2026: Received the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award

In March 2026, Harrison Ford received the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for his career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments. During his acceptance speech he reflected on his early career.