Harrison Ford Admits He Never Expected To Become A Star

Harrison Ford gained recognition in the ’70s and ’80s and became one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors when he portrayed Han Solo for the first time in 1977’s Star Wars (which led to a re-release of 1973’s American Graffiti, with a cut sequence of the actor as character “Bob Falfa” being reinserted) and Indiana Jones in 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The 80-year-old’s career has spanned several decades, and he has remained a prominent figure in the movie world. Ford has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations, and has undeniably had an impact on the film industry, solidifying his position as one of Hollywood’s most reliable and successful actors.

Harrison Ford says he never thought he could become a big star

The actor recently reprised his role as Indiana Jones for the fifth and final time in this summer’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. As the release date of the movie has gotten closer, Ford engaged in an interview with People, reflecting on his remarkable six-decade-long career.

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During the conversation, the actor candidly admitted his astonishment at having emerged as a prominent leading man in the film industry. Despite his accomplishments, he expressed genuine surprise at the trajectory his career has taken. “I never thought that I would be a leading man,” Ford told People. “I really was just hoping I could make a living as an actor and not have to supplement my income with some other side hustle … I thought I would be lucky to have a character part on a regular TV show.”

He still loves acting

Ford revealed that even though he has hit the octogenarian age level, he will still continue to be actively involved in the movie business. “I probably enjoy making movies more now than I ever did.”

The actor concluded that he recognized the effect of aging on his body. He disclosed that even though he is currently recuperating from a torn shoulder muscle sustained during the early stages of filming Indiana Jones, yet he harbors no desire to reverse the passage of time. “I don’t want to be young again,” the 80-year-old confessed. “I was young, and now I enjoy being old.”