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Harrison Ford Biography

Birth Name:Harrison Ford

Birth Place:Kansas City , Missouri, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Toured with the USO to entertain troops overseas during World War II
  • Made his screen acting debut as Lt․ Harry Mallory in the film "Excuse Me" in 1915
  • Started out as a stage actor, making his Broadway debut in "Ranson's Folly" in 1904
  • After retiring from acting, he became the director of the Little Theater of the Verdugos in Glendale, California
  • Also appeared in stage productions of "Strongheart," "Rolling Stones," and "The Fight․"
  • Best known as a silent film actor who appeared in "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "Vanity Fair," and "Janice Meredith․"
  • Only appeared in one "talkie" film, "Love in High Gear" in 1932, which was also his last film

Awards

  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner