Monday, 18 January 2016

Week 13 [18.01-24.01.2015] Famous by accident



 
Carpentry

Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. His maternal grandmother and grandfather  were Jewish immigrant from Minsk, Belarus. They emigrated to New York in 1907 and later in 1917 was born Dorothy, Harrison’s mother. Dorothy got married to with Christopher Ford, an actor, who was an advertising executive, of Irish and German ancestry. Harrison has received a name of his grandfather.

Ford arrived in California in 1964. Firstly, he wanted to work for the radio, but then signed a contract with Columbia Pictures, and began playing small roles, getting $ 150 per week.

But money was not enough and Harrison had to feed the family. Ford began working as a carpenter. In addition, he worked part time as a stagehand at the concert of the famous band called ‘The Doors’. Again Harrison Ford became an actor by accident. One day, the director of "Star Wars" George Lucas wanted was need to install cabinets in the house - and he hired a carpenter, Harrison Ford.

 


https://www.facebook.com/sergiomendesmusic/photos/a.1439704356302193.1073741830.1437830136489615/1655588111380482/?type=3&theater

Harrison Ford with his crew, the day he finished building a recording studio of a Brazilian musician, Sergio Mendes in 1970. 

Fame

After meeting with Lucas, carpentry for Harrison was over. Lucas asked him to read some scripts from “Indiana Jones”. Four years later "Indiana Jones" came to screens and Harrison Ford became a superstar.

 


 

 

Everyone knows Harrison Ford for his iconic roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones But he had a lot of roles in his career, about 73 credits as an actor. His trademarks are:

  • Frequently plays characters who use their intelligence rather than physical strength
  • Quiet but charming personality
  • Deep, soft, soothing voice
  • Sarcastic, world weary sense of humor
  • Has a scar on his chin and a pierced left ear

 

After VII episode of Star Wars called “The Force Awakens” Harrison became the highest grossing actor in history. Films in which he starred during his career, earned a total of $ 4.7 billion.

On 6 January a Hollywood Reporter said ‘after three weeks in the US and Canada a new episode of "Star Wars" grossed a 758.2 million dollars, this is 8 million more than the previous record holder - the blockbuster of 2009, "Avatar".

Personal life

Harrison Ford is a person who does not like to show his personal life to the public.

Harrison has been married 3 times:

       Calista Flockhart(15 June 2010 - present)

       Mellisa Mathison (14 March 1983 - 6 January 2004)

       Marry Marquardt(18 June 1964 - 3 October 1979)

Ford has 5 children, Benjamin, Willard, Malcolm, Georgia and adopted Liam and three grandchildren: Eliel, Ethan and Waylon.

Some interesting facts about Ford:

1.      Divorce with Mathison still considered like the one of the most expensive in Hollywood history. After all, according to the signed agreement Mellisa left marriage with a check for 85 million dollars.
2.      Ford is an excellent pilot, in his own fleet there are seven aircrafts which he used to travel between his homes in New York and Wyoming.
3.      Harrison loves Heavy Metal music!
 

And the rare interview in which Harrison talks about his personal life and career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRwsWmBC2bc

 
1.      Do you like Harrison Ford acting?
2.      What roles and maybe what moments impressed you the most?
 

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford#1990s.E2.80.932010s

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000148/bio

http://www.mhealth.ru/blog_redakcii/1370599.php

http://www.uznayvse.ru/znamenitosti/%D1%85%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D1%84%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B4.html

30 comments:

  1. Yes! Harrison Ford it's great actor. One of my favorite I guess.
    I remember him from "Blade Runner", all Indiana Jones movies, Expendables and of course "Star Wars" I've got also a few favorite moments in his acting, for example in newest Star Wars when they tried to find Rey.
    I can't find that scene.... maybe someone know what I'm talking about?

    Second favorite scene is from Indiana Jones:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DzcOCyHDqc

    Interesting thing. Back then, Harrison Ford was sick, he was supposed to start fight from the bad guy, but he had no strength. That's why he shoot him. It was great and funny, and that's why this scene was finally in the movie.

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    1. Thats it! His acting as Indiana is so live! Think that Harrison is one the most charismatic figure in the Holywood.

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  2. Thanks for the article, normally I don't read about actors, people lives. I like this actor, however I know him only from films you mentioned (star wars, indiana jones). After seeing the list of films where he is present I should recognize him in Blade Runner, but I've never watched it carefully.

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    1. How could not you recognize him in Blade Runner, he has main role in! :) Need to be more attentively Hubert, when watching movies :)

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  3. Thanks for very interesting article. Harrison Ford is a brilliant actor. It is one of the best actors in the world. I like his acting in Indiana Jones, he shows a phenomenon and his acting is cult.

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    1. Thats it! Nice to hear about your interest in my article. Welcome :)

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  4. I don't remeber that I watched a movie with his participation. It's hard for me to say anything more about him. This is certainly a name that everyone associates. Can anyone tell me whether he played in some productions lately?

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    1. Very strange, that someone was not watching movies with Harrison. But less with it, here you go http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000148/?ref_=tt_cl_t1

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  5. Harrison Ford has always been one of my favourite actors, ever since I saw the Raiders of the Lost Arc. He starred in a lot of big movies and played many memorable roles in his youth, and now it's nice to see him continue the streak.

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  6. I didn't even imagine that such famous person became actor by accident, starting from being a carpenter, becoming an actor who stays on scene of almost 40 years right now. He was my childhood hero as Indiana Jones I still watch sometimes those movies during sunday afternoon :)

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    1. Thats it! Heard about this story at 2014. Was very astonished with this fact:) Did not mention all interesting facts about him. For example about fly crashing! You can google about it. Interesting info

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  8. Yeah, I like him as an actor, probably Indiana Jones is also the movie that impressed me the most. I don't watch movies that often though, so I don't have that much to add, still, he's a pretty decent actor.

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  9. I don't like him as Indiana Jones, but Han Solo was the best! This is all his roles I know, so I don't think so that I'm his great fun. I know who he is and how he look like and that's all. Maybe someone could recommend me movies, where he plays?

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  10. Of course, Harrison is one of the best actors. He is one of the best and most popular actors in the world. I really like his acting. It is very characteristic actor.

    I associate him the most with movies like Indiana Jones and Crossing Over ("Ścigany"). I know that he appeared in many different popular film productions, but I don't watch too many movies.
    But many thanks for good presentation and some additional facts about him!

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  11. I like the guy, though I don't really know a lot of movies he starred in, except for Star Wars and Indiana Jones. However, a quick IMDB search tells me I've actually seen quite a lot, K-19, Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner, just to name a few.

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  12. Michał Stankiewicz24 January 2016 at 21:19

    I love Harisson, he's at his best at most of the roles he gets. He saved so many movies it's a funny thing to read that it was a lot of coincidence of him becoming so famous. But it's obviously always like that, it's about a moment and an opportunity.

    A pity Han dies in new Star Wars.

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  13. I love his acting style and the roles he played. He’s one of the best blockbuster actors. In his action movies, he may not do legit stunts, but he certainly goes further than the most actors. His reactions are just fantastic. He has the ability to generate empathy in us, and I think that speaks highly to his acting chops.
    The most impressed roles were Han Solo and Indiana Jones. I found two movies, the first with scenes from Star Wars:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6li7dQqQdM
    Second movie with, the funniest and most impressed moment was fight between Indiana Jones and The Swordsman.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I_Ds2ytz4o

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  14. It's a great thing that the accident made him an actore because I really like his acting. Indiana Jones is a classic and I've watched all of the movies severall times. Now I can't imagine Star Wars or Indiana Jones without him.

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  15. 1. Do you like Harrison Ford acting?
    Yes I very like Harrison Ford acting. But for me it is not brilliant actor. He has great roles, but it was depends always of scenario. More than Harrison Ford I like Chrisitan Bale.

    2. What roles and maybe what moments impressed you the most?
    Indiana Jones. All parts. I've been watched Indi more than 20 times.

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  16. Those facts about Harrison Ford were very interesting. I like the way how he acts very much, he is one of my most favourite actors. I know also an intersting fact about him, that is that he loves to make furniture from wood. I like stories about people that created something or became famous by accident.

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  17. I really like Harrison Ford. In my opinion he is one of the best actors of world cinema. He has a huge impact on it. I can honestly say that he is my number 1 for years. I like and respect him mainly for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones. I am fascinated by his acting in these movies. Thanks to him, they gained a lot.

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  18. 1. Yes I really like Harrison Ford's acting especially in first 3 parts of Star Wars which I'm a big fan of.
    2. Like I said he impressed me in Star Wars. I think he is the best in that role and of course that role suits him great.

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  19. Yeah, like almost everyone I tend to like him for his world-class roles, but nothing over average. He's not my favourite actor. Lets say, if there is a movie in the cinema with Harrison Ford, I wouldn't go to see it just because of Ford. Assuming that I'm going to the cinema anyway. However, if it's true what the author of the article said about Fords personal life, I respect him for that. I value actors that keeps their privacy for themself. It's one of the worst things selling of, because someone pay money for that and other someone will read it.

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  20. 1. I love his acting, he has a very nice presence - he is one of the top actors for me. You know I also like him as a human - so it's only for a plus in the general picture. Anyway this facts about him are amazing ! He seem like a cool guy, you know. Famous by accident. Fun to know :)
    2. I liked his Frantic role, apart from Star Wars and Indiana ;)

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  21. Maybe this will sound weird, but I love Harrison! He's one of my favourite actors, mostly due to his portrayals as Han Solo in Star Wars franchise and as Indiana Jones. I mean, he was also brilliant as Jack Ryan, in two film adaptations of John Clancy's bestselling book series, or Dr Richard Kimble in excellent "The Fugitive" with co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, but Han and Indiana are the characters with whom Harrison gained my limitless and everlasting liking.

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  22. Yes i like this actor , i think that he's great in his work , unfortunately i don't like Star Wars so i can't tell if he was great in this video
    Your second question is hard at this moment for me because i don't remember the title of video

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  23. 1. Do you like Harrison Ford acting?
    I do in his early movies, I hate him in newest Indiana Jones. He is getting too old for this sh*t, I'm actually glad that he won't be in 8th part of SW (although it's kinda sad for his character).
    2. What roles and maybe what moments impressed you the most?
    Of course Han Solo, I had a crush on Han Solo when I was younger ;)

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  24. I do not say a lot about Harrison because i do not watch SW.I think the only one film,which I watched with Harrison Ford acting is "Scigani" . And if i remember , his acting was good for me :)

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