At one point, four of the top six box-office hits of all time included one of his roles. As of July 2008, the United States domestic box office grosses of Ford’s films total almost US$3.4 billion, with worldwide grosses surpassing $6 billion, making Ford the third highest grossing U.S. domestic box-office star. Ford, a self-described “late bloomer,” became fascinated with acting. He did not get it, but stayed in California and eventually signed a $150 a week contract with Columbia Pictures’ New Talent program, playing bit roles in films.
Harrison Ford ‘didn’t get’ Cowboys and Aliens Harrison Ford didn’t get ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ after reading the entire script and had to meet the movie’s director John Favreau before agreeing to take… [link]
