Harrison Ford Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Harrison Ford’s net worth and salary: What is it?

$300 million is the net worth of Harrison Ford, the American actor, aviator, pilot, and producer. Legend has it that Harrison Ford was a struggling actor who worked as a carpenter to support himself when he landed the role that catapulted him into movie stardom. While constructing cabinets for George Lucas, he was requested to read lines with other actors auditioning for a project called “Star Wars.” His read was so impressive that he ultimately got the role of Han Solo and the rest is history.

After “Star Wars,” he featured in the successful “Indiana Jones” series and various other hit movies like “Blade Runner,” “Witness,” “The Devil’s Own,” “The Fugitive,” and “What Lies Beneath.” He portrayed Jack Ryan in “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.” Despite a career decline in the late 90s and early 2000s, he made a strong comeback with recent hit films like “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” “Cowboys & Aliens,” “The Expendables 3,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” In 2023, he reprised his role as Indiana Jones in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Three of his films are in the top five highest-grossing movies of all time.

Early Life

Born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Harrison Ford studied philosophy at Ripon College in Wisconsin. To overcome his shyness, he decided to take a drama class in his senior year, leading him to discover his passion for acting. After graduation, he stayed in Wisconsin and appeared in local theater productions. In 1964, he traveled to Los Angeles for a radio voice-over audition. Even though he didn’t get the job, he chose to remain in Los Angeles.

He joined a talent program at Columbia Pictures, earning $150 per week. From 1966 to 1973, he landed a few minor and often uncredited roles.

To support his family (wife and two sons), he worked as a carpenter. By chance, he provided carpentry services for George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, which led to him getting noticed by producer Fred Roos (known for The Godfather). Roos arranged an audition for Harrison with George Lucas for the film American Graffiti. He got the part and had a breakout performance as Bob Falfa. American Graffiti turned out to be highly profitable, grossing over $140 million from a budget of just $770,000. This success allowed Lucas to secure financing from Fox for his space-themed project.

Harrison had notable roles in Coppola’s films “The Conversation” (1974) and “Apocalypse Now” (1979). However, it was George Lucas’ space epic, “Star Wars,” in 1977 that propelled him to international stardom.

Star Wars

Initially involved in readings with other actors during casting, Harrison was eventually cast as Han Solo by Lucas. For his role in “Star Wars,” after earning $500 per week on American Graffiti, he received $10,000. Adjusted for inflation, this would be around $42,000.

Earnings from Star Wars

Harrison was paid $100,000 for the 1980 sequel, “The Empire Strikes Back,” and $500,000 for the 1983 film “Return of the Jedi.” These salaries would be equivalent to about $1.6 million today when adjusted for inflation.

Decades later, he earned a base salary of $15 million for reprising Han Solo in “The Force Awakens” in 2015. He also received a portion of the box office earnings, resulting in a total income of $25 million from the film.

Indiana Jones

Aside from Han Solo, Harrison Ford is famous for his role as Indiana Jones. He first portrayed Indiana Jones in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, followed by “Temple of Doom” in 1984 and “The Last Crusade” in 1989. While not much is known about his earnings from the first three Indiana Jones movies, it is public knowledge that he received a substantial paycheck for reprising the role in “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” in 2008. Having only appeared in four films in the previous eight years, he chose semi-retirement. He returned to the series for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in 2023.

Earnings from Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

To entice Harrison back to the franchise, Paramount Pictures agreed to a profitable profit sharing deal after recouping production and advertising costs. The profits were divided equally among the studio, Harrison, and executive producers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

After all was settled, Harrison, George, and Steven each walked away with $65 million from “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” As of now, it stands as the 12th-largest acting paycheck in history.

Other Salary Information

**Notable Salaries**

Throughout the early and mid-1990s, Harrison preserved a consistent earning of $10-12 million per movie. For instance, he received $9 million for Patriot Games in 1992 and $10 million for Clear and Present Danger in 1994. By 1997, his earnings surged to $20 million for The Devil’s Own. He also pocketed $20 million for movies such as Air Force One, Six Days Seven Nights, Random Hearts, and What Lies Beneath. For K-19 The Widowmaker in 2002, Harrison negotiated a deal where he would receive $25 million plus 20% of the gross revenue. Reports indicate that he secured a $25 million paycheck for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” following a $40 million reduction in pay to make one last appearance in the iconic role.

Personal Life

Between 1964 and 1979, Harrison was married to Mary Marquardt and they welcomed two sons, including Benjamin Ford, who later became a restaurateur. In 1983, Harrison tied the knot with Melissa Mathison, the screenwriter for E.T., with whom he also had two children. Their divorce settlement in 2004 amounted to an eye-popping $90-100 million, ranking it as one of the most expensive celebrity divorces in history.

Calista Flockhart became Harrison’s spouse in 2010. The couple, who initially met at the Golden Globe Awards in 2002, is now raising her adopted son named Liam.

Real Estate

Harrison acquired a sizable home in LA’s Brentwood neighborhood for $1 million back in 1983. Eventually, he sold off this gated 3/4-acre estate in 2012 for $8.2 million. In 2011, a different Brentwood residence was bought by Harrison and Calista for $12.6 million, serving as their enduring primary abode in LA. Records indicate that he still retains a minimum of three additional properties in LA, which are either earmarked for investment purposes or utilized by family members.

In 2001, he invested $5.3 million in a penthouse located in NYC’s Flatiron District. Although he listed this property for sale in 2010 at $16 million, he ultimately withdrew it from the market. This 5,500-square-foot penthouse boasts four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, featuring amenities such as an elevator, a cutting-edge kitchen, a security system, a gym, an office, and a library. The floors are adorned with anigre wood and poured concrete, all equipped with radiant heating. At the penthouse’s pinnacle lies a private 2,300-square-foot rooftop terrace, complete with a wet bar, offering stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.

A ranch stretching over 800 acres along the Snake River near Jackson, Wyoming, is another property owned by Harrison. Half of this ranch has been generously donated by him as a nature reserve.

Private Planes

Harrison’s passion for aviation and piloting is well-known. Termed as “notorious” due to several incidents, including a crash on an LA golf course and a harrowing landing in Orange County, Harrison boasts a fleet of up to ten planes alongside a helicopter. Leading the pack is his remarkable 2009 Cessna 680, obtained at a fresh price of $18 million. Managing his plane and helicopter array at Santa Monica Airport, a quick 10-minute drive from his Brentwood abode, allows him the convenience to Uber to the airport, board his plane, and make the swift journey to Wyoming in under 20 minutes—a routine he undertakes with notable frequency!

Whilst in Wyoming, Harrison is known to put his helicopter to good use in fire and other emergency rescue operations. In 2000, a stranded hiker who had collapsed from dehydration was fortunate to be rescued by Harrison, who, donned in a t-shirt and cowboy hat, turned out to be the renowned Hollywood A-lister behind the rescue mission.