Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford has been a leading man in films of several genres and is regarded as an American cultural icon. He is the recipient of various accolades, including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2000, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, an Honorary César in 2010, and an Honorary Palme d'Or in 2023, in addition to an Academy Award nomination.

After playing supporting roles in such films as "American Graffiti" and "The Conversation", Ford gained worldwide fame for his starring role as Han Solo in the epic space opera film "Star Wars", a role he reprised in four sequels over the next four decades. The multimedia franchise became a global cultural phenomenon. He is also known for his portrayal of the titular character in the popular media franchise "Indiana Jones". He starred as Rick Deckard in the science fiction films "Blade Runner" and "Blade Runner 2049", and as Jack Ryan in the spy thriller films "Patriot Games" and "Clear and Present Danger".

Ford received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing a detective in the thriller "Witness". He played other heroic characters in "The Fugitive", "The Devil's Own", "Air Force One", and "Cowboys & Aliens", as well as morally complex roles in "The Mosquito Coast", "Presumed Innocent", "Regarding Henry", "What Lies Beneath", and "42". He also starred in the romantic films "Working Girl", "Sabrina", "Morning Glory", and "The Age of Adaline". He has since starred in the Paramount+ western series "1923" and the Apple TV+ comedy series "Shrinking".

Outside of acting, Ford is a licensed pilot; he has often assisted the emergency services in rescue missions near his home in Wyoming, and he chaired an aviation education program for youth from 2004 to 2009. Ford is also an environmental activist, having served as the inaugural vice chair of Conservation International since 1991.