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At 83 years old, Harrison Ford is proving that some careers have no expiration date. The Hollywood legend has revealed he has no plans to retire, saying one of the reasons he became an actor in the first place was the knowledge that “they need old people too.”
In a new interview, the Star Wars and Indiana Jones star explained his thinking.
“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,” Ford said.
The beloved actor’s comments come just months after he was forced to miss the Oscars due to illness. But despite that brief setback, Ford is busier than ever, continuing to take on challenging roles and showing no sign of slowing down.
He’s recently enjoyed fresh acclaim with a string of projects, proving he’s as relevant now as ever. His turn as grumpy therapist Dr. Paul in the hit Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking won him rave reviews, while his reprisal of Indiana Jones in Dial of Destiny was a major cinematic moment for fans around the globe.
Ford also reflected on his philosophy towards the industry, admitting he doesn’t see creativity as a competition.
“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,” he said. “If you like it, you like it; if you don’t like it, look at something else.”
Despite his legendary status and decades of blockbuster hits, Ford insists he’s not
in it for awards or accolades.
“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.”
Credit: Apple TV+
That love of storytelling has been the driving force behind Ford’s decades-long career. Since his breakout as Han Solo in Star Wars (1977) and his swashbuckling turn as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), he’s brought countless unforgettable characters to life, from Blade Runner’s Rick Deckard to The Fugitive’s Dr. Richard Kimble.
And while many of his contemporaries are stepping back from the spotlight, Ford’s passion for the craft means fans can expect to see him on screen for years to come.
For audiences who grew up watching his adventures in a galaxy far, far away or chasing relics in exotic locations, it’s a comforting thought: Harrison Ford isn’t going anywhere just yet.
