The Life of Harrison Ford | Brut

Harrison Ford was born in 1942 in Chicago. His mother was a radio actress and his father was an actor turned advertising executive. After leaving college, he signed an acting contract for $150 a week with Columbia Pictures. Not finding much success in his early work, he changed career paths by becoming a carpenter for Hollywood celebrities. During these jobs, he caught the eye of casting director Fred Roos and ended up landing his first major film role in “American Graffiti” (1973). The director, George Lucas, ended up remembering Ford when casting “Star Wars” (1977) and cast him in the now-iconic role of Han Solo. Shortly after, he landed the lead in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981). Now, Ford uses the buzz from the “Star Wars” sequels to create awareness around environmental issues. He has been an ambassador for the NGO Conservation International organization since 1991, a pilot for the Riverkeeper team that monitors pollution in the Hudson River, and has donated over 389 acres of land from his Wyoming ranch to create a natural reservation. He is currently married to Calista Flockhart and has five children.

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[bolle]

A few weeks ago I had no idea what Harrison Ford was doing for us and the world. The stone is constantly dripping. He is one of the hardworking. I admire him very much and am indebted to him.💚

[Sahilprakash]

5:25 I love Harrison Ford acting as the President of the United States from the movie Air Force One

[robfreeman]

Interesting guy and life. His heart is in the right place about the environment, and in most cases correct about the science. I just don't agree at all the political solutions.