Harrison Ford Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award, Jokes About Still Being a Working Actor

Harrison Ford, the iconic star of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, received the Life Achievement Award at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, recognizing his six-decade-long career in Hollywood. The awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, celebrated Ford’s extensive body of work.

“A Little Weird” to Receive a Lifetime Award Now, Ford Jokes

Accepting the award, Ford humorously remarked that receiving a lifetime achievement honor felt premature, stating he was at the “mid-point” of his career and getting the prize merely “for being alive.” He expressed gratitude and humility, acknowledging the talent of his fellow actors.

From Carpentry to Blockbuster Success

Ford reflected on his journey to success, noting he wasn’t an overnight sensation. He shared that he spent approximately 15 years balancing acting jobs with carpentry work before landing a role in a wildly successful film. He emphasized the collaborative nature of filmmaking, expressing thanks to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg for their contributions to his career.

A Business That’s Hard to Enter, and Even Harder to Leave

Acknowledging the challenges of the industry, Ford stated, “This is a tough business to get into. In my case, it’s been a tough business to get out of. Thank God, because I love what I do.” He spoke about the unique opportunity actors have to explore ideas and create emotional connections through storytelling.

Gratitude for Family and Colleagues

Ford paid tribute to his wife of over 15 years, Calista Flockhart, and his family, thanking them for their love and support. He also expressed gratitude to SAG-AFTRA for the honor, describing the recognition as “highly encouraging.”

Ford’s Illustrious Career

Harrison Ford has amassed nearly 90 acting credits throughout his career. He is well known for his roles as Han Solo in the Star Wars saga and Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones franchise. He also recently appeared in Apple TV+’s Shrinking. He won a Saturn Award for his performance in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2024, and previously won for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2016 and Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981 .