By Gina Yarbrough
Los Angeles, CA–Legendary actor Harrison Ford has been named the 61st recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award, the union’s highest honor, recognizing his career and humanitarian work.
Ford will receive the award at the 32nd annual SAG Awards, which will stream live on Netflix on March 1 at 5 p.m. from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall.
The Life Achievement Award is presented annually to an actor who exemplifies the “finest ideals of the acting profession.” The honor adds to a six-decade career marked by iconic roles and sustained work in environmental and humanitarian advocacy.
“Harrison Ford is a singular presence in American life; an actor whose iconic characters have shaped world culture,” SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said in a statement. “We are honored to celebrate a legend whose impact on our craft is indelible.”
Ford said he was grateful for the recognition from fellow performers.
“To be acknowledged by my fellow actors means a great deal to me,” Ford said. “I’ve spent most of my life on film sets, working alongside incredible actors and crews, and I’ve always felt grateful to be part of this community.”
Ford’s career began in the 1960s, with a breakthrough role in “American Graffiti” (1973). He rose to international stardom as Han Solo in “Star Wars” (1977) and reprised the role in multiple sequels, helping establish one of cinema’s most influential franchises.
In 1981, Ford debuted as archaeologist Indiana Jones in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” a role he revisited across five films spanning more than four decades. His film credits also include “Blade Runner” (1982) and “Blade Runner 2049” (2017), “Witness” (1985), which earned him an Academy Award nomination, “The Fugitive” (1993), “Air Force One” (1997), “What Lies Beneath” (2000), “42” (2013), “The Call of the Wild” (2020), and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023). He is also set to appear in “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025).
Ford appeared early in his career on television series including “Gunsmoke,” “Ironside,” “The Virginian,” and “Kung Fu.” He returned to television in recent years, starring in Paramount+’s “1923” and Apple TV+’s “Shrinking.” For “Shrinking,” he received nominations from the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, SAG Awards and the Primetime Emmys.
His previous honors include the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Critics Choice Career Achievement Award.
Beyond acting, Ford has long been involved in environmental and humanitarian causes. He serves as vice chair of Conservation International and has participated in global conservation efforts and climate advocacy, including an address at the United Nations Climate Action Summit. He has also supported human rights initiatives and archaeological preservation.
The SAG Awards honor outstanding performances in film and television, with winners selected by members of SAG-AFTRA.
