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, known for starring in numerous films. His work has garnered nominations for prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. He has also received the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, an Honorary César, and an Honorary Palme d'Or, and was named a Disney Legend in 2024.
1923: Paramount+ Western Drama Series
In 1923, the Paramount+ western drama series 1923 takes place. Harrison Ford starred in the series alongside Helen Mirren.
1954: Original Sabrina Film Release
In 1954, the original film Sabrina was released, which later influenced the 1995 remake starring Harrison Ford.
1964: Marriage to Mary Marquardt
In 1964, Harrison Ford married Mary Marquardt. The marriage lasted until 1979.
1966: Birth of First Son
In 1966, Harrison Ford and Mary Marquardt had their first son.
1969: Birth of Second Son
In 1969, Harrison Ford and Mary Marquardt welcomed their second son.
1976: Affair with Carrie Fisher
In 1976, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher had a three-month affair during the filming of Star Wars.
1977: Start of Lucrative Period
From 1977 onward, Harrison Ford began a lucrative period in his career, appearing in numerous successful films.
1979: Divorce from Mary Marquardt
In 1979, Harrison Ford divorced Mary Marquardt after being married since 1964.
1982: Saturn Awards for Best Actor
In 1982, Harrison Ford earned a Saturn Award for Best Actor.
March 1983: Marriage to Melissa Mathison
In March 1983, Harrison Ford married screenwriter Melissa Mathison.
1986: Academy Awards Nomination
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: Emergency Landing in Bangor, Maine
On August 22, 1987, Harrison Ford, along with Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke, experienced an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine, while traveling as a passenger aboard a Gulfstream III jet due to an engine fire and stuck landing gear during a flight from Paris to L.A.
1987: Birth of Son with Melissa Mathison
In 1987, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison had a son.
1987: Golden Globe Nomination
In 1987, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Mosquito Coast.
1990: Birth of Daughter with Melissa Mathison
In 1990, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison had a daughter.
1990: Presumed Innocent
In 1990, Harrison Ford took on a straight dramatic role in the film Presumed Innocent.
1991: Regarding Henry
In 1991, Harrison Ford continued with straight dramatic roles, starring in Regarding Henry.
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, arachnologist Norman Platnick named a new species of spider Calponia harrisonfordi after Harrison Ford.
1994: Golden Globe Nomination
In 1994, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in The Fugitive.
September 7, 1995: Testified before U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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.
1995: Sabrina Remake
In 1995, Harrison Ford played another romantic lead role in Sabrina, which was a remake of the 1954 film of the same name.
1996: Golden Globe Nomination
In 1996, Harrison Ford received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Sabrina.
1997: End of Lucrative Period
By 1997, Harrison Ford had appeared in 14 films that reached the top 15 in the yearly domestic box-office rankings since 1977, marking the end of a highly successful period in his career.
1998: Six Days, Seven Nights Release
In 1998, Harrison Ford starred in Six Days, Seven Nights, a commercially disappointing film.
October 23, 1999: Helicopter Crash near Santa Clarita, California
On October 23, 1999, Harrison Ford was involved in a helicopter crash near Santa Clarita, California, while piloting a Bell 206L4 LongRanger helicopter during a training flight. The helicopter crash landed and flipped, but neither Ford nor the instructor pilot were injured.
1999: Random Hearts Release
In 1999, Harrison Ford appeared in Random Hearts, a film that failed to match his earlier successes.
2000: Separation from Melissa Mathison
In 2000, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison separated, after being married since 1983.
2000: Donated to presidential campaigns
In 2000, Harrison Ford donated $1,000 to the presidential campaigns of Bill Bradley, Al Gore, and John McCain.
2000: What Lies Beneath Release
In 2000, Harrison Ford starred in What Lies Beneath, which was an exception to his commercially disappointing films, grossing over $155 million in the United States.
2000: Airlifted EMT to Hiker
In 2000, Harrison Ford used his helicopter to airlift an EMT to a dehydrated hiker on Table Mountain in Wyoming.
2000: 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.
2001: Parenting Calista Flockhart's Adopted Son
Since 2001, Harrison Ford is the parent to a son that Calista Flockhart had adopted before they met.
2002: Meeting Calista Flockhart
In 2002, Harrison Ford met actress Calista Flockhart at the Golden Globe Awards.
2002: K-19: The Widowmaker Release
In 2002, Harrison Ford starred in and executive produced K-19: The Widowmaker, a film based on true events that did not meet commercial expectations.
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, 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: Publicly Condemned 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 which were "more akin to video games than stories about human life and relationships", and he called for more gun control in the United States.
2003: Hollywood Homicide Release
In 2003, Harrison Ford starred in Hollywood Homicide, which was critically derided and commercially disappointing.
2004: Declined Role in Syriana
In 2004, Harrison Ford declined a role in the thriller Syriana, later regretting the decision.
2004: Divorce from Melissa Mathison
In 2004, Harrison Ford divorced Melissa Mathison, finalizing their separation from 2000.
2006: Firewall Release
In 2006, Harrison Ford appeared in Firewall, a film that failed to achieve his earlier successes.
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: 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: Spike TV's Guy's Choice Award
In 2008, Harrison Ford received Spike TV's Guy's Choice Award for "Brass Balls".
2008: Crossing Over Release and Dalai Lama Narration
In 2008, Harrison Ford starred in Crossing Over and narrated the documentary Dalai Lama Renaissance.
2009: Filming Extraordinary Measures
In 2009, Harrison Ford filmed the medical drama Extraordinary Measures in Portland, Oregon.
2009: Engagement to Calista Flockhart
In 2009, Harrison Ford proposed to Calista Flockhart over Valentine's Day weekend.
2009: Awards for involvement in aviation
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 petition for 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 in relation to his 1977 charge for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl.
January 22, 2010: Extraordinary Measures Release
On January 22, 2010, the film Extraordinary Measures, starring Harrison Ford, was released.
June 15, 2010: Marriage to Calista Flockhart
On June 15, 2010, Harrison Ford married Calista Flockhart in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2010: Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
In 2010, Harrison Ford received the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.
2010: Extraordinary Measures Release
In 2010, Harrison Ford starred in and executive produced Extraordinary Measures, based on true events, which was commercially disappointing.
July 2011: Cowboys & Aliens Release
In July 2011, Harrison Ford starred in Cowboys & Aliens and appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to promote the film.
September 2013: Interview in Indonesia and Environmental Concerns
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 faced accusations of "harassing state institutions" and were threatened with deportation. Ford later expressed concerns regarding Indonesia's environmental degradation to the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
2013: More Diverse Supporting Roles
In 2013, Harrison Ford began accepting more diverse supporting roles in films such as Paranoia, Ender's Game, 42, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
2013: Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award
In 2013, Harrison Ford received the Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award.
June 11, 2014: Ankle Injury During Filming
On June 11, 2014, Harrison Ford fractured his ankle on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens when a hydraulic door fell on him, requiring hospitalization.
2014: The Expendables 3 Appearance
In 2014, Harrison Ford appeared in The Expendables 3.
February 26, 2015: Reprising Role as Rick Deckard
On February 26, 2015, it was announced that Harrison Ford would reprise his role as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner 2049.
March 5, 2015: Emergency Plane Landing on Golf Course
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. Ford sustained a broken pelvis, a broken ankle, and other injuries and was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
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.
2015: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Release
In 2015, Harrison Ford reprised his role as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was highly successful.
2015: Death of Melissa Mathison
In 2015, Harrison Ford's ex-wife, Melissa Mathison, passed away.
February 2016: No Reprisal in Episode VIII
In February 2016, it was confirmed that Harrison Ford would not reprise his role as Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode VIII.
July 28, 2016: Flew the two millionth Young Eagle
On July 28, 2016, Harrison Ford flew the two millionth Young Eagle at the EAA AirVenture convention, making it the most successful youth aviation introduction program in history.
2016: Carrie Fisher's Autobiography Release
In 2016, Carrie Fisher revealed in her autobiography, The Princess Diarist, that she and Ford had a three-month affair in 1976.
2016: Saturn Awards for Best Actor
In 2016, Harrison Ford earned 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 at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, on the taxiway left of runway 20L, overflying a Boeing 737 that was holding short of the runway.
October 2017: Blade Runner 2049 Release
In October 2017, Blade Runner 2049, starring Harrison Ford, was released to critical acclaim.
2018: SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Artists Inspiration Award
In 2018, Harrison Ford was honored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the Artists Inspiration Award for his acting and philanthropic work alongside Lady Gaga.
2019: Speech at United Nations Climate Action Summit
In 2019, Harrison Ford delivered an impassioned speech at the United Nations' Climate Action Summit in New York, speaking on behalf of Conservation International. He addressed the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and its effect on climate change and urged the audience to listen to 'angry young people'.
2019: Voice Role in The Secret Life of Pets 2
In 2019, Harrison Ford had his first voice role in an animated film, as Rooster in The Secret Life of Pets 2.
2019: Uncredited Appearance in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
In 2019, Harrison Ford made an uncredited appearance as a vision in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
February 2020: The Call of the Wild Release
In February 2020, Harrison Ford starred in The Call of the Wild, which had a shortened theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 24, 2020: Runway Incursion at Los Angeles Hawthorne Airport
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 collision. Ford's representative stated that he "misheard" an instruction from air traffic control.
2020: Endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign
In 2020, Harrison Ford endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign against Trump, citing a desire to support candidates who prioritize the environment. He also worked with The Lincoln Project to produce an ad attacking Trump's handling of Anthony Fauci.
December 2022: Premiere of 1923
In December 2022, Harrison Ford starred alongside Helen Mirren in the Paramount+ western drama series 1923, which premiered to positive reviews.
January 2023: Shrinking Premiere
In January 2023, Harrison Ford starred in the Apple TV+ comedy drama series Shrinking, which premiered to positive reviews.
2023: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Release
In 2023, Harrison Ford reprised the role of Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which he stated would be his last appearance as the character.
2023: Abhorrence of Boring Situations
In 2023, Harrison Ford stated that he has "an abhorrence of boring situations" when asked about social anxiety disorder.
2023: Snake species named after Ford
In 2023, the Peruvian snake species Tachymenoides harrisonfordi was named after Harrison Ford.
2023: Pride in Role as Branch Rickey
In a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Harrison Ford expressed that the role of Branch Rickey in the film 42 is one he is most proud of.
November 2, 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign
On November 2, 2024, Harrison Ford endorsed Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.
2024: Saturn Awards for Best Actor
In 2024, Harrison Ford earned a Saturn Award for Best Actor.
2024: 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: Flight Training Costs
In the 1960s, Harrison Ford began flight training, but by 2024 equivalent costs, at $156 an hour, made it unaffordable.
February 2025: Captain America: Brave New World
In February 2025, Harrison Ford is set to star as Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Brave New World.
2049: Blade Runner 2049 Future Setting
2049 is the year that the events in the film Blade Runner 2049 take place. Harrison Ford reprised his role as Rick Deckard in this movie.
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