Harrison Ford

Career Beginnings

This timeline highlights the early stages of Harrison Ford's acting career, including his initial roles and struggles.

Screen Debut

1966

Ford made his screen acting debut in an uncredited appearance in the film "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round".

First Credited Role

1967

Ford was credited as 'Harrison J. Ford' in the Western film "A Time for Killing" to avoid confusion with another actor.

Minor Roles and Television Work

Late 1960s-Early 1970s

Ford played minor roles in many television series, including "Gunsmoke", "Ironside", "The Virginian", and "Kung Fu".