HARRISON FORD

Whenever a carpenter at MGM Studios scored the male lead in a Hollywood blockbuster, it was a story of fate. Even after breaking into the industry with a minor but unforgettable appearance in the movie American Graffiti, Harrison Ford continued to make a living doing roof repair and fixing up houses. After starring in Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner, and two installments to the George Lucas classic, he eventually achieved fame through his role as Han Solo in the Star Wars films.

Ford’s roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones cemented his status as one of Hollywood’s most prolific male actors. He received an Academy Award nomination for Witness, and he appeared in five of the top ten blockbuster movies of the decade, garnering over $1 billion. His success hasn’t waned in the decades since his first hit, as shown by his impeccable performance for K-19: The Widowmaker. At 78, Ford has established himself as a skilled actor who is as tidy as Jack Ryan, as striding as Han Solo, and as rough as Indiana Jones.