History of Harrison Ford in Timeline
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, recognized for his roles in numerous films. His accolades include nominations for prestigious awards such as an Academy Award and Golden Globes. He has also received honorary awards such as the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and was named a Disney Legend in 2024.
1977: Roman Polanski's charges for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl
In 1977, film director Roman Polanski was accused of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl, which led to his arrest in Switzerland in 2009, prompting Harrison Ford to sign a petition calling for Polanski's release.
1982: Won a Saturn Award for Best Actor
In 1982, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his work as Indiana Jones.
1986: Nominated for Best Actor at the 58th Academy Awards for his performance in Witness
In 1986, Harrison Ford was nominated for Best Actor at the 58th Academy Awards for his performance in Witness, a role for which he also received BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
August 22, 1987: Jet carrying Ford, Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke made an emergency landing due to engine fire
On August 22, 1987, Harrison Ford was a passenger with Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke on a Gulfstream III when the jet experienced an engine fire and landing gear malfunction during a flight from Paris to L.A. The jet was forced to land in Bangor, Maine.
1987: Received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Mosquito Coast
In 1987, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Mosquito Coast.
1992: Lent his voice to public service messages promoting environmental involvement 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 was named after Ford
In 1993, the arachnologist Norman Platnick named a new species of spider Calponia harrisonfordi after Harrison Ford.
1994: Received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Fugitive
In 1994, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Fugitive.
September 7, 1995: Testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in support of the Dalai Lama
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: Received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Sabrina
In 1996, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Sabrina.
October 23, 1999: Involved in a helicopter crash near Santa Clarita, California
On October 23, 1999, Harrison Ford was involved in the crash of a Bell 206L4 LongRanger helicopter near Santa Clarita, California, during a training flight. The helicopter was seriously damaged, though Ford and the instructor pilot were uninjured.
2000: Donated to the presidential campaigns of Bill Bradley, Al Gore, and John McCain
In 2000, Harrison Ford donated $1,000 to the presidential campaigns of Bill Bradley, Al Gore, and John McCain.
2000: Received the AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2000, Harrison Ford was the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute for his body of work, presented to him by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
2002: Received the 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 was named after 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: Publicly condemned the Iraq War and criticized Hollywood movies
In 2003, Harrison Ford publicly condemned the Iraq War and called for "regime change" in the United States. He also criticized Hollywood for making movies that were "more akin to video games than stories about human life and relationships" and advocated for more gun control in the United States.
March 2004: Became Chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles program
In March 2004, Harrison Ford officially became the chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles program, succeeding General Chuck Yeager. He accepted the position after initial hesitation, following an offer by Greg Anderson, Senior Vice President of the EAA at the time.
July 2005: Agreed to accept the position as Chairman for Young Eagles program for another two years
In July 2005, during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Harrison Ford agreed to continue his role as 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.
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, including Indiana Jones and Han Solo.
2008: Received the 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: 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 advocacy group 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 for his involvement in general aviation.
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 chairman of the Young Eagles program
In 2009, Harrison Ford stepped down as the 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: Interviewed the Indonesian Forestry Minister and was threatened with deportation
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 publicly threatened with deportation. Later, Ford expressed concerns regarding Indonesia's environmental degradation to the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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.
March 5, 2015: Ford's plane made an emergency landing on a golf course after losing engine power
On March 5, 2015, Harrison Ford's plane, believed to be a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, made an emergency landing on the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California, after losing engine power. He was hospitalized with 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.
2015: Received the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment
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 aviation-youth introduction program in history.
2016: Won a Saturn Award for Best Actor
In 2016, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his role as Han Solo.
February 13, 2017: Ford landed an Aviat Husky on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport
On February 13, 2017, Harrison Ford landed an Aviat Husky at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, on the taxiway left of runway 20L, overflying a Boeing 737 holding short of the runway.
2018: Honored with the Artists Inspiration Award by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
In 2018, Harrison Ford was honored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the Artists Inspiration Award for his acting and philanthropic work, alongside fellow honoree Lady Gaga.
2019: Gave a speech at the United Nations' Climate Action Summit
In 2019, Harrison Ford delivered an impassioned speech at the United Nations' Climate Action Summit in New York on behalf of Conservation International, addressing the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and its global impact on climate change.
April 24, 2020: Ford crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing
On April 24, 2020, while piloting his Husky at the Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport, Harrison Ford crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing. It was determined that there was no danger of a crash. Ford stated he "misheard" instructions from air traffic control.
2020: Endorsed Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and worked with The Lincoln Project
In 2020, Harrison Ford endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign against Donald Trump, stating his desire to support candidates who prioritize the environment. He also collaborated with the anti-Trump Republican group The Lincoln Project to produce and narrate an election ad criticizing Trump's treatment of Anthony Fauci.
2023: A Peruvian snake species was named for 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: Received the Disney Legends Award
In 2024, Harrison Ford was a recipient of the Disney Legends Award for his outstanding film contributions to The Walt Disney Company.
2024: Won a Saturn Award for Best Actor
In 2024, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his work as Indiana Jones.
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