Happy Birthday Harrison Ford! Star Wars Actor Turns 71!

Harrison Ford turns 71 years old today. Ford was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. While Harrison Ford has found success in a number of varied movie roles, he will likely always be best known for playing Han Solo in the Star Wars films and Indiana Jones in the film series of the same name. While many actors often find their popularity rises and falls throughout the years, Harrison Ford has proven to be one of the mainstays in the entertainment industry. Throughout his long and illustrious career, Harrison Ford's films have grossed over $3.6 billion at the United States box office, and he is currently number 4 among all actors when ranked by box office gross. In fact, at 71 years old, the veteran actor appears to be more in demand than ever. Harrison Ford won rave reviews for his recent performance in 42, and he stars in Ender's Game, which is set to be released later this year. Harrison Ford's biggest blockbuster movie ever is also likely still in front of him. It's widely rumored and generally accepted as fact that Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Han Solo in Star Wars Episode VII. Currently, predictions call for Star Wars Episode VII to do in excess of $1.2 billion at the worldwide box office, which means likely at least half a billion at the United States box office. If the predictions hold up, it should be enough to make Harrison Ford the highest grossing box office star of all time.