Few actors have had the impact on cinema that Harrison Ford continues to have. He has been acting since the late 1960s and early 70s, appearing in films such as George Lucas’ American Graffiti and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation.
Everything changed in 1977 when he featured in a little movie called Star Wars, with his turn as Han Solo making him a household name and heartthrob overnight.
Just a few years later, his stardom increased when Steven Spielberg chose him as Indiana Jones in Raider of the Lost Ark in 1981.
He then played Rick Deckard in 1982’s Blade Runner, John Book in 1985’s Witness and Jack Ryan in 1992’s Patriot Games.
This might have been the height of his career, but it was years later before he met his now wife Calista Flockhart, who is best known for Ally McBeal and Supergirl.
They rarely attend red carpet events together, but they will be celebrating Harrison’s 80th today.
What is the age difference between Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart?
Harrison is now 80 years old, while Calista is only 57, making it a 23-year age gap between the two.
Harrison was born on July 13, 1942, while Calista was born on November 11, 1964.
When did Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart meet?
The pair started dating in 2002 and tied the knot eight years later in 2010.
The sparks were flying between the two almost immediately, as they met at the Golden Globes Awards in 2002.
In an interview with Hello! in 2003, the actor told the outlet he was “in love” with Calista. He said: “Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life.
“I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love, and I wasn’t surprised that I did.”
Does Harrison Ford have any children?
Calista met Harrison when he was finalising his divorce from his second wife, Melissa Mathison, whom he harried in 1983.
He shares two children with Melissa – Malcolm and Georgia Ford.
Before her, he was marriage to Mary Marquardt from 1964 to 1979, with the two having Ben and Will Ford together.
He also shares a child with Calista when he became the dad to her adopted son, Liam Flockhart.
