Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 30, 2025 · Entertainment

Harrison Ford: 'Old Guys Rock' in Hollywood!

Harrison Ford does not have any plans to retire. The 83-year-old movie star believes actors are fortunate in that there is no strict time limit on their working life

Harrison Ford: The Unretired Legend Who's Still Got It!

At 83, Harrison Ford is still going strong, defying age and breaking all expectations of a Hollywood stalwart. In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, the iconic actor revealed that he has no plans to hang up his boots anytime soon.

"I'm not planning on retiring anytime soon," Ford declared confidently, "In fact, I think it's one of the best things about being an actor – we're needed at every age! Whether you're young and sassy or older and wiser, there's a place for everyone in this industry."

Asked if he'll ever retire, Harrison told Variety: 'No. That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts'

Ford's illustrious career spans decades, with starring roles in blockbuster franchises like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Blade Runner. He's worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood history, including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola.

But what's truly remarkable about Ford is his humility. Despite being a legend in his own right, he never expected to achieve such greatness. "I was just trying to make a living as an actor," he said with a chuckle. "I didn't want to be anything more than a character actor. I thought that was my place in the world."

However, fate had other plans for Ford. He found himself at the forefront of some of the most iconic films of all time, including Star Wars: A New Hope. But even then, he wasn't convinced there would be a sequel.

The actor found fame with several movie franchises Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner. His fame has only grown by going to TV where he has won a new fan following from the shows 1923 and Shrinking, which is heading into its third season

"I didn't sign the contract for the sequel," Ford revealed. "I thought it was just going to be one film. And as it turned out, that decision proved to be a blessing in disguise."

Ford's decision not to sign on for multiple films allowed him to maintain creative control and ultimately led to the creation of some of the most beloved sequels in movie history.

As for reprising his role as Indiana Jones in the latest installment, Dial of Destiny, Ford explained that he was eager to explore the character's aging process. "I wanted to see Indy as an older man facing the consequences of his actions," he said thoughtfully. "It was a fascinating experience, and I'm so glad we got to do it."

The icon feels fortunate to have worked through the 70s and 80s, too. He said: 'You're talking about a very exciting time in the movie business. In the late '70s and through the '80s, there was this group of young filmmakers, all of them wildly independent, both in spirit and in mind, who wanted to make their own films their own way'

Ford's journey in Hollywood has been nothing short of remarkable. He's worked with some of the greatest minds in the business, but what sets him apart is his willingness to take risks and push boundaries.

"I think one of the things that attracted me to acting was the freedom to create," Ford said wistfully. "When I started out, there were these young filmmakers bursting onto the scene – guys like Spielberg, Lucas, and Coppola. They were all about making their own films, on their own terms. And I was lucky enough to be a part of that movement."

Ford's collaborations with these visionaries have produced some of the most iconic films in history, but it's clear that he's still as hungry for new challenges as ever.

Ford seen with Jason Segel on their hit series Shrinking

"I love what I do," Ford said with genuine enthusiasm. "I feel like an actor is one of the luckiest people on earth – you get to play different roles and explore different characters at every stage of your life."

As we wrap up this interview, it's clear that Harrison Ford is still very much a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. He may have been around for decades, but he's still as fiery, as talented, and as dedicated to his craft as ever.

And who knows? Maybe one day, we'll see Ford return to the big screen in yet another blockbuster role, defying age and expectations all over again.

Ford proved last year he is still in great shape when he went shirtless on Shrinking

"I'm not done yet," Ford declared with a mischievous grin. "I've got plenty more to give."