Lesser-known facts about Harrison Ford are his descent and religion. While his father is Catholic and of German and Irish descent, his mother was an Ashkenazi Jew from Minsk. When asked about the place religion holds in his life, he joked that he and his younger brother Terence were raised, Democrats.
He has also said that “As a man, I’ve always felt Irish, as an actor, I’ve always felt Jewish.” We are not sure what exactly this means. What does a Jewish actor feel like that a non-Jew doesn’t? Or was he joking? Anyhow, it doesn’t bother us where he comes from, we only notice where he is going.
A Bad Childhood Memory
We all have bad or weird memories from our childhood, but we think this one takes the cake. When Harrison was a teenager, he witnessed his father having a home accident involving cutting plywood in his home studio. The father's finger was injured, and Ford had to help him get to the hospital.
He claims the experience did not traumatize him, but could it be the reason he's known for pointing his finger? While it's hard to say for sure if this incident influenced his finger-pointing habit, it's certainly possible, and whether or not it has anything to do with it, it's certainly a fun fact to ponder.
His Wife's Weird Name
Since 2010, Harrison has been married to fellow actress Calista Flockhart. You have to admit she has a name so peculiar no one can forget it. But where did the name come from? Apparently, it was her mother's way of preserving her own last name. While her father's surname is Flockhart, he mother's is Calista. But naming her daughter Calista she made sure her surname would be passed on. It actually has a nice meaning — it means "the most beautiful" in Latin.
That's a fascinating tidbit! It's always interesting to learn the stories behind people's names. Speaking of names, did you know that Harrison Ford wasn't actually born with that name? He was born with the name "William Ford" but later changed it when he began his acting career.
Trending on His Birthday
The actor started his career before the word trend could be turned into a verb and have it mean something. But he is still relevant in the age of social media. On July 13th, 2020, he celebrated his 79th birthday. Despite it not being a big round number, he was still mentioned all over the internet.
People took the chance to talk about his most iconic roles and about what the actor means to them. Harrison Ford's legacy has endured, making him a true icon in the entertainment industry. Even today, he continues to be a source of inspiration for new generations of actors.
K-19: The Widowmaker
What is K-19, exactly? Well, it's the title of a 2002 movie Harisson Ford participated. The movie was a huge failure. Yes, even an actor with an impressive career, such as Ford's, can take part in movies that flop. It was shot with a budget of $90 million but raked in only $65 million. The film was based on true events, telling the story of a Russian Submarine.
Many attacked the movie for failing to present the story accurately and spreading misinformation. Despite the negative reviews and criticism, some praised the movie for its depiction of the Cold War and the tension between the United States and Russia.