Harrison Ford Then & Now: Photos Of The Legend In Honor Of His 81st Birthday

By:

Elissa Anderson

July 13, 2023 12:34PM EDT

Harrison Ford is celebrating his 81st birthday & you can take a look at the hunky adventure icon’s life and career from then to now.

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Harrison Ford: Then & Now

Harrison Ford: Then & Now — Legendary actor Harrison Ford is best known for creating the iconic roles of Indiana Jones, Han Solo, and Rick Deckard in the ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Star Wars’ franchises along with the 1982 and 2018 films ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049.’

While Harrison is best known for his major franchise roles, he’s also dabbled in a number of different projects and has even earned some of the industry’s highest honors. In 1985, Harrison earned his first – and currently only – Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in ‘Witness’ where he played John Book. As John, Harrison portrayed a police officer who goes into hiding in Amish country to protect a young boy who is the only witness to a brutal murder.

He reprised the role in Indy in 2008 and now, at 80, he’s shown no sign of slowing down. In fact, Harrison is slated to don the iconic hat and crack the whip once again as Indiana Jones in 2023.

Here, Harrison fashioned his most rugged look yet attending the LA Premiere of “The Secret Life of Pets 2” at the Regency Village Theatre, in Los Angeles. For more photos of Harrison, click through our gallery here!

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Harrison Ford In The 70s

Harrison Ford In The 70s — A fresh-faced Harrison Ford looks handsome in this headshot. It was the 70s.

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Harrison Ford In Black & White.

Harrison Ford In Black & White. — Harrison Ford in black and white. He had a serious look on his face.

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Han Solo & Chewbacca

Han Solo & Chewbacca — Double trouble. Harrison Ford – in Han Solo costume – and Peter Mayhew in full makeup as Chewbaca for a 1977 shoot on the first ‘Star Wars’ film.

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‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’

‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ — Action legend. Donning the iconic chapeau, Harrison Ford plays Indiana Jones in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ in 1981.

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Harrison Ford In The 80s

Harrison Ford In The 80s — Harrison Ford sits in a portrait from the 80s. He wore a denim shirt.

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Harrison Ford In 1981

Harrison Ford In 1981 — Harrison Ford during a 1981 photoshoot in France. He wore a blue jacket with a daisy on it, along with jeans and a polo.

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Harrison Ford At The Premiere Of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

Harrison Ford At The Premiere Of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ — Space case! Harrison Ford is handsome at the premiere of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ on Dec. 16, 2019.

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Harrison Ford At The World Conservation Congress

Harrison Ford At The World Conservation Congress — Harrison Ford speaks at the opening of the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille Parc Chanot, France on Sep. 2, 2021. He wore a blue suit to the ecological conservation event/

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Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Arrive At 2018 Governors Awards

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Arrive At 2018 Governors Awards — Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart look amazing as they arrive at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles in 2018. The cute couple have been married since 2010!

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Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Attend 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Attend 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards — Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart turn heads at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. The actor kept it dapper in a tuxedo, as the actress stunned in a turquoise gown.

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Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Attend 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Attend 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards — Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart steal the spotlight at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2015. The happy couple held hands on the red carpet, showing fans they are going stronger than ever.

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Harrison Ford Rides A Bike

Harrison Ford Rides A Bike — Harrison Ford was spotted bike riding in Santa Monica after Christmas. The 79-year-old looked buff as he showed off his toned arms in a fitted bike suit.

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Harrison Ford At The Airport

Harrison Ford At The Airport — Harrison Ford stops by the Hawthorne Airport on this rainy Monday morning to attend to one of his planes. Pictured here enjoying his coffee while checking on a metal pole.

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Harrison Ford Gets A Haircut

Harrison Ford Gets A Haircut — Chopped! Harrison Ford shows off his new, clean look while out in LA on a coffee run on September 16, 2019.

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Harrison Ford Attends The Premiere Of ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

Harrison Ford Attends The Premiere Of ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ — Dog days! Harrison Ford’s rugged look made a showing at the premiere ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ in June 2019.

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Harrison Ford In 2018

Harrison Ford In 2018 — Just around the holidays in 2018, Harrison was out and about in Santa Monica. He looked clean cut.

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Harrison Ford At The 2018 Oscars

Harrison Ford At The 2018 Oscars — Handsome. Harrison Ford suited up for the prestigious Governors Awards in November 2018.

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Harrison Ford, Mark Hammil & George Lucas

Harrison Ford, Mark Hammil & George Lucas — Star power! Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, George Lucas on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame as Mark receives his very own star in 2018.

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Harrison Ford In 2017

Harrison Ford In 2017 — Harrison Ford stepped out in LA in 2017 for some work – at least by the looks of the clipboard. It was 2017.

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Harrison Ford Promotes ‘Blade Runner 2049’

Harrison Ford Promotes ‘Blade Runner 2049’ — Harrison Ford revisited his role as Rick Deckard in ‘Blade Runner 2049.’ Here, he attends the photocall in Tokyo, waving to fans.

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‘Cowboys & Aliens’

‘Cowboys & Aliens’ — Yee haw. Still of Harrison in the 2011 sci-fi/western ‘Cowboys & Aliens.’

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Harrison Ford Comic-Con

Harrison Ford Comic-Con — Harrison Ford attends Comic-Con in 2017 held in San Diego. He was there for the fans.

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‘The Force Awakens’

‘The Force Awakens’ — Real connection. A stunning still of Harrison and his late co-star Carrie Fisher, reprising their roles as Princess Leia/ General Organa and Han Solo.

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Harrison Ford At AFI Night

Harrison Ford At AFI Night — Get your popcorn. Here’s Harrison Ford on the red carpet for AFI Night at the Movies presented by Target in 2013.

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Harrison Ford At The ‘Call Of The Wild Premiere’

Harrison Ford At The ‘Call Of The Wild Premiere’ — Harrison Ford attends the premiere of ‘Call Of The Wild’. He was all smiles.

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Harrison Ford Films ‘Indiana Jones 5’

Harrison Ford Films ‘Indiana Jones 5’ — Back in action. Harrison Ford on set of ‘Indiana Jones 5’ in the city of Cefalu in Sicily, Italy on Oct. 7, 2021.

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Harrison Ford & His daughter Georgia

Harrison Ford & His daughter Georgia — Harrison Ford and his daughter Georgia were spotted jaywalking while out shopping for suits at Si Beau on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. His daughter helped her dad pick out a good one.

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