When is Harrison Ford's birthday?

Harrison Ford's birthday is July 13. He was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, United States.

Who shares a birthday with Harrison Ford?

Famous people who share Harrison Ford's July 13 birthday include Francis Drake, Wole Soyinka, Lamine Yamal, Clement X and Patrick Stewart.

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Harrison Ford — Age & Birthday

Born: 13 July 1942 · Age: 84

How old is Harrison Ford?

Harrison Ford is 84 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 13 July 1942.

American actor who played Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, and starred in Blade Runner and The Fugitive

Did you know?He worked as a professional carpenter for several years before his acting career succeeded, even building cabinets for director George Lucas.

Quick facts

Date of birth13 July 1942
Age84
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceChicago, United States
Occupationactor, film producer, voice actor

Editor's Take:

Harrison Ford played two of cinema's great heroes. He was working as a carpenter when George Lucas cast him as Han Solo in Star Wars. He then became Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. He starred in Blade Runner, Witness and The Fugitive. Witness earned him an Oscar nomination. He is a licensed pilot who has flown rescue missions. He kept playing his famous roles into his eighties.

Key Milestones

1977: Star Wars – Han Solo
1981: Raiders – Indiana Jones
1982: Blade Runner – film
1985: Witness – Oscar nomination

Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, Ford's accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and two SAG-AFTRA's Actor Awards.

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Harrison Ford: Han Solo and Indiana Jones

American actor, born 1942

Harrison Ford was born in Chicago on 13 July 1942.

He played Han Solo in Star Wars (1977).

He played Indiana Jones from 1981.

He starred in Blade Runner (1982).

Career highlights

1977Star Wars: Han Solo
1981Raiders: Indiana Jones
1982Blade Runner: film
1985Witness: Oscar nomination
1993The Fugitive: film

Did you know?He worked as a carpenter between acting jobs, building cabinets for Hollywood figures.

Age: 84
Status: Living

Family

Father: Henry Ford
Mother: Dorothy Ford
Spouse: Calista Flockhart
Children: Ben Ford, Willard Ford

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When is Harrison Ford's birthday?: Harrison Ford's birthday is July 13. He was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, United States.
How old is Harrison Ford?: Harrison Ford is 84 years old, and turns 85 on his next birthday, July 13.
Who shares a birthday with Harrison Ford?: Famous people who share Harrison Ford's July 13 birthday include Francis Drake, Wole Soyinka, Lamine Yamal, Clement X and Patrick Stewart.

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