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, 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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1977: Roman Polanski's charge for drugging

In 1977, Roman Polanski was charged for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl.

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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August 22, 1987: Emergency Landing in Bangor, Maine

On August 22, 1987, while traveling as a passenger with Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke on a Gulfstream III from Paris to L.A., Harrison Ford experienced an engine fire and landing gear malfunction, leading to an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine.

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.

1993: Spider Species Named After Ford

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

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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1994: Ranked by Cigar Aficionado

In 1994, Harrison Ford was ranked by Cigar Aficionado as the 30th most notable cigar smoker of the 20th century.

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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October 23, 1999: Helicopter Crash near Santa Clarita

On October 23, 1999, Harrison Ford crashed a Bell 206L4 LongRanger helicopter near Santa Clarita, California, during a training flight. The helicopter was seriously damaged, but neither Ford nor the instructor pilot were injured.

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.

2002: Ant Species 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: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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

2003: Condemnation of Iraq War

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 "more akin to video games" and called for more gun control in the United States.

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.

2009: Petition for Roman Polanski's Release

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.

2010: Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

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

September 2013: Environmental Documentary Filming in Indonesia

In September 2013, while filming an environmental documentary in Indonesia, Harrison Ford interviewed the Indonesian Forestry Minister, Zulkifli Hasan. Afterwards, Ford and his crew were accused of "harassing state institutions" and publicly threatened with deportation but he was later provided an audience with the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to express concerns regarding Indonesia's environmental degradation and the government efforts to address climate change.

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.

March 5, 2015: Emergency Plane Landing on Penmar Golf Course

On March 5, 2015, Harrison Ford's plane, believed to be a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, experienced engine failure and made an emergency landing on the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California. Ford suffered a broken pelvis, broken ankle, and other injuries.

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

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: 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.

April 24, 2020: Runway Crossing Incident at Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport

On April 24, 2020, at the Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport, Harrison Ford, while piloting his Husky, crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing. The FAA stated the planes were about 3,600 feet apart and there was no crash danger. Ford's representative claimed he misheard air traffic control instructions.

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.