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Mint
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Harrison Ford recalls how movie executive told him he had 'no futire' in Hollywood
Washington DC [US], August 3 (ANI): Actor Harrison Ford revealed how, early in his career, he was told he lacked the necessary skills to succeed in Hollywood. In the 1960s, Ford was a young actor under contract at Columbia Pictures, making just USD150 a week for his very first on-screen appearance in 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round', reported People. When he was called into the studio's head of new talent's office, he expected feedback or encouragement. Instead, he was confronted with the stark truth. The executive told him, bluntly, that he had "no future in the business." The same executive suggested Ford should consider changing his name and getting a slick, Elvis Presley-style haircut to have any shot in the industry, according to People. "He wanted me to change my name. He thought that Harrison Ford was too pretentious a name for a young man, and then he asked me to get my hair cut like Elvis Presley," said Ford, adding, "That I didn't go along with." Ford left the gig and was determined to find success on his terms. "I lasted about a year and a half of a seven-year contract," he revealed. Years later, after he had already become a household name, the ace star met the same executive. "I met him later across a crowded room," Ford recalled. "He had sent me a card on which he had written, 'I missed my guess.' And I looked around and couldn't remember which one he was, but then he nodded at me and smiled, and I thought, 'Oh, yeah, I know you.' " He's now best known for playing daring heroes like Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and Rick Deckard in Blade Runner. However, his range has extended into dramas like Witness, thrillers like The Fugitive, and even comedies and romantic films like Working Girl and The Age of Adeline, as per the outlet. He's worked with directors like Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, and Peter Weir, and he continues to headline major films and streaming series to this day, reported People. (ANI)
Epoch Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Harrison Ford Reveals He Was Once Dismissed as Having ‘No Future' in the Industry
Veteran actor Harrison Ford recently revealed that, early in his career, a Hollywood studio executive told him he had 'no future in the business' unless he drastically changed his name and appearance. During an interview published by Variety, Ford recounted being summoned in the 1960s to the office of the head of new talent at Columbia Pictures, where he was under contract for $150 per week. Around that time, Ford made his first on-screen appearance in the 1966 comedy crime film 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round.'
Fox News
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Harrison Ford was told to ditch ‘pretentious' name, copy Elvis Presley to succeed in Hollywood
Harrison Ford was never going to be a household name, according to a Hollywood executive in the '60s. Ford explained that when he got his debut role in "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round," he was making $150 per week and was treated accordingly. "I was under contract to Columbia Pictures at the time for $150 a week and all the respect that that implies. I was called into the office of the head of the new talent program, and he told me that I had no future in the business, which was OK," Ford told Variety. He explained that the head of talent at Columbia Pictures told him to change his look and his name. "And then he asked me to get my hair cut like Elvis Presley. That I didn't go along with." "I was called into the office of the head of the new talent program, and he told me that I had no future in the business, which was OK." "He thought that 'Harrison Ford' was too pretentious a name for a young man," the actor said. Ford told the outlet that, later on in his career, he saw the Hollywood executive while he was at dinner one night. "I met him later, across a crowded dining room. He sent me a card on which he'd written, 'I missed my guess.' I looked around, couldn't remember which one he was, but then he nodded at me and smiled, and I thought, 'Oh yeah, I know you,'" he told the outlet. Although he's undeniably one of the most famous leading men in Hollywood history, he said he never expected or necessarily desired the level of fame he's achieved. WATCH: Harrison Ford walks the red carpet at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards "No one ever believes this, but I never wanted to be rich and famous. I just wanted to be an actor," he told People in 2023. "I never thought that I would be a leading man. I really was just hoping I could make a living as an actor and not have to supplement my income with some other side hustle. "I thought I would be lucky to have a character part on a regular TV show." During his interview with Variety, Ford took a trip down memory lane and recalled the moment he discovered a love for acting. He was in college and was searching for an easy course to get his GPA up and stumbled upon drama. "The first line of the paragraph that described the course said, 'You read and discuss plays,' and I thought, 'I can do that.' I didn't read all the description — typical of me in those days — because the last few lines described that the course also required you to be part of the school plays for that academic year. I hadn't ever done anything like that before, so I was shocked by that part of it. "But I quickly recognized that I loved telling stories. I liked dressing up and pretending to be somebody else. And the people that I met had a similar bent, people that I might have overlooked. They're people that probably hadn't been really seen before, for who they are, for what they were — and they were storytellers," Ford told Variety. Ford has made a name for himself in numerous iconic roles, including "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones" and the "Blade Runner" franchises. In 2017, Ford reprized his role as Rick Deckard in "Blade Runner 2049," which starred Ryan Gosling. While on set, Ford accidentally punched Gosling in the face. "[We were rehearsing a fight] and we got too close, and I hit him. I apologized right away. What more could I do? Can't take back a punch. Just take it. He's a very handsome man. He's still very handsome," he told Variety. Ford is never going to retire from acting. "No. That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts," he told the outlet. In 2023, Ford admitted that although things have been getting tougher for him as he gets older, he's also glad to be his age. "I don't want to be young again. I was young, and now I enjoy being old," he told People at the time. "You are certainly physically diminished by age," he explained, "but there are wonderful things about age — richness of experience, the full weight of all the time you've been spending getting to being old — and there's a certain ease in it for me." Another thing that comes easily to Ford is being a movie star. "I am very gratified that I still have the opportunities that I have to work, and I owe that to the audience," he said. With a decades-long acting career to support him, Ford doesn't care about how anyone sees him. In 2023, Ford sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss therapy. He plays a therapist on the Apple TV+ show "Shrinking," and he revealed his thoughts on the subject. "My opinion is not of the profession, it's of the practitioner. There are all kinds of therapy. I'm sure many of them are useful to many people. I'm not anti-therapy for anybody — except for myself. I know who the f--- I am at this point," he said at the time.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Harrison Ford says 'no' to retirement
Los Angeles, It has been almost six decades for Hollywood star Harrison Ford in the industry, but he has no plans to retire and believes there are parts for all ages to play when it comes to acting. Harrison Ford says 'no' to retirement The 83-year-old actor made his debut in 1966 with "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" and has numerous projects to his credit, including "Blade Runner", "The Fugitive", "Star Wars", "Indiana Jones", and "American Graffiti", among others. Asked if he has plans to retire anytime soon, Ford simply said "No". "No. That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts," he told entertainment news outlet Variety in an interview. The actor also discussed receiving his first Emmy nomination for the performance in the drama series "Shrinking". He has been nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. "I don't think there's anything competitive about creativity, and I don't understand the need to compare and contrast one person's work to another's. If you like it, you like it; if you don't like it, look at something else," Ford said. "I'm grateful, but I would have done what I did — and I'll do what I'm doing — regardless of whether it's deemed worthy of mention or not. Because it's what I do. It's what I love doing. I love telling stories. I love pretending to be somebody else," he added. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, the first season of "Shrinking" premiered in January 2023, followed by another season in October 2024. The third season of the series is slated to release on Apple TV in 2026. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Harrison Ford says no to retirement
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (PTI) It has been almost six decades for Hollywood star Harrison Ford in the industry, but he has no plans to retire and believes there are parts for all ages to play when it comes to acting. The 83-year-old actor made his debut in 1966 with 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" and has numerous projects to his credit, including 'Blade Runner", 'The Fugitive", 'Star Wars", 'Indiana Jones", and 'American Graffiti", among others. Asked if he has plans to retire anytime soon, Ford simply said 'No". 'No. That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts," he told entertainment news outlet Variety in an interview. The actor also discussed receiving his first Emmy nomination for the performance in the drama series 'Shrinking". He has been nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. 'I don't think there's anything competitive about creativity, and I don't understand the need to compare and contrast one person's work to another's. If you like it, you like it; if you don't like it, look at something else," Ford said. 'I'm grateful, but I would have done what I did — and I'll do what I'm doing — regardless of whether it's deemed worthy of mention or not. Because it's what I do. It's what I love doing. I love telling stories. I love pretending to be somebody else," he added. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, the first season of 'Shrinking" premiered in January 2023, followed by another season in October 2024. The third season of the series is slated to release on Apple TV+ in 2026. PTI ATR ATR ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
