Harrison Ford is a highly successful and iconic American actor with a career spanning seven decades. Known for starring in numerous notable films, he is one of the highest-grossing actors globally. His achievements include nominations for prestigious awards like the Academy Award and Golden Globes. Ford has also received lifetime achievement awards such as the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, and honorary awards from César and Palme d'Or, cementing his status as a cinematic legend.
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In 1982, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for an iconic role.
In 1986, Harrison Ford received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 'Witness'. He was also nominated for BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for the same role.
On August 22, 1987, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, and Sondra Locke were passengers on a Gulfstream III jet that experienced an engine fire and landing gear malfunction during a flight from Paris to L.A. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine. A replacement jet was dispatched, and the group continued their journey the next day.
In 1987, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in 'The Mosquito Coast'.
Since 1992, Harrison Ford has been the voice for a series of public service announcements promoting environmental involvement for EarthShare, an American federation of environmental and conservation charities.
In 1993, the arachnologist Norman Platnick named a new species of spider Calponia harrisonfordi after Harrison Ford.
In 1994, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in 'The Fugitive'.
On September 7, 1995, Harrison Ford testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocating for the Dalai Lama and an independent Tibet.
In 1996, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in 'Sabrina'.
On October 23, 1999, Harrison Ford crashed a Bell 206L4 LongRanger helicopter near Santa Clarita, California, during a training flight. The helicopter failed to recover power during an autorotation attempt and landed hard, flipping onto its side. Ford and the instructor pilot were uninjured, but the helicopter sustained significant damage.
In 2000, Harrison Ford donated $1000 to the presidential campaigns of Bill Bradley, Al Gore, and John McCain.
In 2000, Harrison Ford received the AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. The award was presented by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
In 2002, Harrison Ford was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at the 59th Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
In 2002, 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.
On May 30, 2003, Harrison Ford received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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 similar to video games and advocated for increased gun control in the United States.
In 2006, Harrison Ford received the Jules Verne Award, recognizing his contribution to the spirit of adventure and imagination throughout his career.
In 2007, Harrison Ford narrated the documentary "Dalai Lama Renaissance".
In 2007, Harrison Ford was presented with the first-ever Hero Award at the Scream Awards, recognizing his iconic roles such as Indiana Jones and Han Solo.
In 2008, Harrison Ford received Spike TV's Guy's Choice Award for "Brass Balls".
In 2009, Harrison Ford signed a petition requesting the release of film director Roman Polanski, who was arrested in Switzerland concerning his 1977 charge for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl.
In 2009, Harrison Ford was honored with both the Living Legends of Aviation Award and the Experimental Aircraft Association's Freedom of Flight Award for his involvement in general aviation.
In 2010, Harrison Ford was awarded the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.
In September 2013, while filming an environmental documentary in Indonesia, Harrison Ford interviewed the Indonesian Forestry Minister, Zulkifli Hasan. Ford and his crew were later accused of "harassing state institutions" and threatened with deportation. He expressed environmental concerns to the Indonesian President.
In 2013, Harrison Ford received the Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award.
On March 5, 2015, Harrison Ford's plane, believed to be a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, crash-landed on the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California, after experiencing engine failure. He was hospitalized with a broken pelvis, broken ankle, and other injuries.
In 2015, Harrison Ford was honored with the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment from BAFTA Los Angeles.
In 2016, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for an iconic role.
On February 13, 2017, Harrison Ford landed his Aviat Husky on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, instead of the runway. He flew over a Boeing 737 that was holding short of the runway.
In 2018, Harrison Ford received the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Artists Inspiration Award for his acting and philanthropic efforts alongside Lady Gaga.
In 2019, Harrison Ford delivered a passionate 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 impact on climate change. He encouraged listeners to support 'angry young people' working to improve the situation.
On April 24, 2020, while piloting his Husky at Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport, Harrison Ford crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing. The FAA reported that the planes were approximately 3,600 feet apart, and there was no risk of a collision. Ford's representative stated that he "misheard" instructions from air traffic control.
In 2020, Harrison Ford endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign, citing a desire to support candidates who prioritize the environment. He also collaborated with The Lincoln Project to produce an ad criticizing Trump's treatment of Anthony Fauci. Mark Hamill also worked on the ad.
In 2023, the Peruvian snake species Tachymenoides harrisonfordi was named for Ford.
On November 2, 2024, Harrison Ford endorsed Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.
In 2024, Harrison Ford was a recipient of the Disney Legends Award for his film contributions to The Walt Disney Company.
In 2024, Harrison Ford won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for an iconic role.
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