What is Harrison Ford’s net worth? Who is Harrison Ford’s wife?
Introduction
Harrison Ford is an American actor best known for his roles in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film franchises.
Biography
He was born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois.
His paternal grandfather, John Edward ‘Fitzgerald’ Ford, was a vaudeville comedian.
His dad, Christopher Ford, was a television commercial producer, while his mother, Dorothy (née Nidelman), was a former radio actress.
In 1960, Ford graduated from Maine East High School
He attended Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin. In his senior year, he had taken up drama class to deal with his shyness.
For many years, Ford worked as a carpenter to supplement his income with appearances on television.
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He had a reputation as one of the best cabinet makers in the city. Harrison learned his craft from books borrowed from the Encino library.
“Through carpentry, I fed my family and began to pick and choose from among the roles offered,” he recalled.
In 1966, he landed his first movie role in the film — “Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round.” Later, Ford had minor roles in many TV series, including Kung Fu, American Style, Love, The F.B.I., The Virginian, Ironside, and Gunsmoke.
Star Wars
Harrison Ford, as Hans Solo, on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – @Getty
While working as a carpenter job at Coppola’s offices at Goldwyn Studios, Harrison was asked to read the script for Star Wars. He got the role of Han Solo, and the rest is history!
His portrayal of Han Solo in Star Wars turned him into an instant sensation.
In 1980, he returned to the Star Wars sequel, The Empire Strikes Back.
Indiana Jones
Harrison Ford on the set of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” – @Getty
In 1981, Ford portrayed archaeology professor Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the first entry in what became the Indiana Jones franchise.
In 1983, Return of the Jedi was released. It grossed $374 million worldwide — the highest-grossing film of 1983.
In 1984, Harrison reprised his role in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. It grossed $333 million worldwide.
In 2000, Ford alongside Michelle Pfeiffer starred in What Lies Beneath. The film grossed $291 million.
Harrison Ford on the set of The Frisco Kid directed by Robert Aldrich – @Getty
In 2003, he got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2007, Ford narrated the documentary film — “Dalai Lama Renaissance.”
In July 2011, Ford played Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde in Cowboys & Aliens. It also stars Olivia Wilde and Daniel Craig.
In 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released.
In 2023, Ford starred in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The film had a budget estimated at over $250 million. It only grossed $384 million.
Wife
On June 18, 1964, Harrison Ford married his high school sweetheart, Mary Marquardt.
Harrison Ford and wife, Mary Marquardt, walking in New York City. Filmmaker George Lucas and wife, Marcia, walk behind them – June 1977 – @Getty
She worked as a chef until 2001 when she retired due to illness.
They had two children — Willard Ford and Benjamin Ford.
From 1983 to 2004, Ford was married to Melissa Mathison. She worked as a screenwriter. Mathison received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for her work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Ford and Melissa had a son and daughter together.
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison – April 7, 1983 – @Getty
Their divorce was one of the most expensive in the history of Hollywood. She received an $85 million settlement as a portion of Harrison’s future earnings.
In 2015, Melissa Mathison passed away in Los Angeles. She was 65.
In 2010, Harrison Ford married actress Calista Flockhart. They met at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards. She made a name for herself as “Ally McBeal.”
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the premiere party for “K-19: The Widowmake” – July 15, 2002 – @Getty
In 2009, Ford proposed to Flockhart over Valentine’s Day weekend.
He adopted Calista’s son, Liam, whom she adopted in 2001.
“She’s a mother by choice,” Ford said in an interview. “She adopted Liam before we met, as a single parent, which is an awesome responsibility to take.”
Height
Harrison Ford is 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) tall.
Harrison Ford – Net Worth
So, how much is Harrison Ford worth?
Ford earned most of his wealth from performing in 84 movies and TV series. His films grossed more than $9.5 billion worldwide.
Harrison Ford attends the UK premiere of ‘Morning Glory’ at Empire Leicester Square on January 11, 2011 in London – @Getty
Harrison only made $10,000 for the first Star Wars film. However, he made $25 million from The Force Awakens.
From playing in Indiana Jones movies, Ford made over $105 million.
He also received $6.9 million for Expendables 3, $10 million for Cowboys & Aliens, and $6.6 million for The Fugitive. Therefore, Harrison Ford has an estimated net worth of $300 million.
Real estate
In the early 1980s, Ford bought a ranch located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The massive ranch has over 800 acres of land.
“When I’m up in Wyoming, I just walk out the door and keep walking,” Ford confessed.
In 1983, he paid $1 million for a six-bedroom seven-bathroom home in Brentwood, LA. The home sits on almost 1 acre. In 2012, Ford sold the property for $8.2 million to Kevin Reilly, the former CCO of HBO Max.
In 2000, Harrison acquired a property in a town in eastern Connecticut for $6 million.
Harrison Ford attends the Premiere of Universal Pictures’ ‘The Secret Life Of Pets 2’ at Regency Village Theatre on June 02, 2019 – @Getty
In 2011, Ford and Flockhart bought another house in Brentwood for $12.6 million. In early 2025, Ford had to evacuate his home due to the wildfires ravaging LA.
Aircrafts
In the mid-1990s, the American actor bought a used Gulfstream II. He also owns a Cessna Citation Sovereign jet.
At age 54, Ford became a licensed pilot.
“I feel engaged and comfortable and free,” the actor said. “It’s become a big part of my life.”
Over the years, Ford has been involved in several incidents.
In 2015, he crashed into a WW II-era airplane on Penmar Golf Course after the engine failed.
The Penmar Golf Course after Harrison Ford crashed on March 5, 2015 in Venice, California – @Getty
He survived but was severely injured. He “saved several lives” by rerouting his crash landing to the golf course.
In 2017, Ford landed his Aviat Husky plane on a taxiway at California’s John Wayne Airport. His plane passed over the top of an American Airlines 737 carrying 110 passengers.
In 2020, Harrison Ford crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.
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