Career Timeline of Harrison Ford: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Harrison Ford, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Harrison Ford is a highly successful and iconic American actor with a career spanning seven decades. He is one of the highest-grossing actors globally, starring in numerous notable films. His achievements include nominations for prestigious awards like the Academy Award and Golden Globe Awards. Ford has also received accolades such as the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, and was honored as a Disney Legend.

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1982: Saturn Award for Best Actor

In 1982, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor

1986: Academy Award Nomination for Witness

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 in the same category.

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1987: Golden Globe Nomination for The Mosquito Coast

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.

1994: Golden Globe Nomination for The Fugitive

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

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September 7, 1995: Testimony Before U.S. Senate on Tibet

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 Nomination for Sabrina

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

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2000: Donation to Presidential Campaigns

In 2000, Harrison Ford donated $1000 to the presidential campaigns of Bill Bradley, Al Gore, and John McCain.

2000: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 2000, Harrison Ford received the AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, presented by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.

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.

May 30, 2003: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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

2006: 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: Narration of Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary

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

2007: Hero Award at Scream Awards

In 2007, Harrison Ford was presented with the first-ever Hero Award at the Scream Awards for his many iconic roles, including Indiana Jones and Han Solo.

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

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

2009: General Aviation Serves America Advertisements, Wings Over the Rockies

In 2009, Harrison Ford appeared in Internet advertisements for General Aviation Serves America and in the aviation documentary, Wings Over the Rockies.

2009: Living Legends of Aviation Award and Experimental Aircraft Association's Freedom of Flight Award

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

2010: Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

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

2013: Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award

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

2014: Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project

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

2015: Living in the Age of Airplanes Documentary

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

2015: 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.

2016: Saturn Award for Best Actor

In 2016, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor

2018: SAG-AFTRA Foundation 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, alongside fellow honoree Lady Gaga.

2019: Speech at United Nations' Climate Action Summit

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

2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden and Anti-Trump Ad

In 2020, Harrison Ford endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign against Trump, citing his desire to support candidates who would support the environment. He also worked with The Lincoln Project to produce and narrate an ad attacking Trump's disparaging of Anthony Fauci.