Early Life and Education of Harrison Ford: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Harrison Ford, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Harrison Ford is a highly acclaimed and commercially successful American actor, considered a cultural icon. Spanning seven decades, his career includes starring roles in numerous blockbuster films, making him one of the highest-grossing actors globally. He has received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. Ford's contributions to cinema have been recognized with honors like the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Honorary Palme d'Or, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the entertainment industry. He was also honored as a Disney Legend in 2024.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

1964: Marriage to Mary Marquardt

In 1964, Harrison Ford married Mary Marquardt.

1966: Birth of First Son

In 1966, Harrison Ford and Mary Marquardt had their first son.

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1969: Birth of Second Son

In 1969, Harrison Ford and Mary Marquardt had their second son.

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1976: Affair with Carrie Fisher

In 1976, Harrison Ford had a three-month affair with Carrie Fisher during the filming of Star Wars.

1979: Divorce from Mary Marquardt

In 1979, Harrison Ford divorced Mary Marquardt.

March 1983: Marriage to Melissa Mathison

In March 1983, Harrison Ford married screenwriter Melissa Mathison.

1987: Birth of Son with Melissa Mathison

In 1987, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison had a son.

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1990: Birth of Daughter with Melissa Mathison

In 1990, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison had a daughter.

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2000: Separation from Melissa Mathison

In 2000, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison separated.

2000: Airlifting EMT to Hiker

In 2000, Harrison Ford, a licensed pilot, airlifted an EMT to a 20-year-old hiker suffering from dehydration on Table Mountain in Wyoming.

2001: Parent of Adopted Son

In 2001, Ford became a parent to Flockhart's son when they began their relationship.

2002: Meeting Calista Flockhart

In 2002, Harrison Ford met actress Calista Flockhart at the Golden Globe Awards.

2004: Divorce from Melissa Mathison

In 2004, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison divorced.

2009: Proposal to Calista Flockhart

In 2009, Harrison Ford proposed to Calista Flockhart over Valentine's Day weekend.

June 15, 2010: Marriage to Calista Flockhart

On June 15, 2010, Harrison Ford married Calista Flockhart in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

June 11, 2014: Injury During Filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

On June 11, 2014, Harrison Ford suffered a fractured ankle on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens when a hydraulic door fell on him, requiring him to be airlifted to a hospital.

2015: Death of Melissa Mathison

In 2015, Melissa Mathison, Harrison Ford's second wife, passed away.

2016: Fisher's Autobiography Release

In 2016, Carrie Fisher wrote in her autobiography The Princess Diarist about a three-month affair she had with Ford in 1976 during the filming of Star Wars.