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Harrison Ford ( b. 13 July 1942 ) is an American actor, producer, and environmental conservationist. He has appeared in live action stage theater, television and cinematic roles; and voice acting performances.

Ford is widely regarded as a major pop culture icon and Hollywood leading man for decades with some of the highest grossing films in history. He is best known for a number of iconic roles such as his portrayal as the part-time smuggler and Rebellion hero and all-around scoundrel Han Solo in the Star Wars Franchise and the globe trotting archeologist Indiana Jones from the Indiana Jones Franchise. He has portrayed these roles in a number of film sequels for decades.

He is also renowned for his performances in a number of other high profile blockbuster films over the course of his extended career from Blade Runner; Witness; Working Girl; Presumed Innocent; Regarding Henry; The Fugitive; Clear and Present Danger; Air Force One; and What Lies Beneath.

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Trivia[]

  • Is an accomplished pilot and has actually performed several rescues.
  • Despite one of his most famous and iconic film roles, Indiana Jones is quite famous for his fear of snakes; Ford is quite fond of them and used to collect them as a boy scout.
  • Has two different species of the animal kingdom named after him. The Pheidole harrisonfordi which is a species of ant and a species of spider; the Calponia harrisonfordi were named in tribute to his contributions to environmental conservation.

Quotes[]

  • "Nature doesn't need people ― people need nature; nature would survive the extinction of the human being and go on just fine, but human culture, human beings, cannot survive without nature."
  • "If I were a serious person, I'd probably have a real job."
  • "I retire every time I'm done with a movie. Then I go back. You know, I enjoy sleep. But I love to work; it's fun for me. As long as it continues to be fun, and I'm tolerated by the people around me, I will do it."

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