Before Ford had appeared in acclaimed films like American Graffiti and The Conversation, it was luck and timing that ...

Hollywood icon Harrison Ford made his screen debut in 1966, and after appearing in a number of smaller roles, got his ...

Before Harrison Ford became a household name as Han Solo in Star Wars or Indiana Jones, he had appeared in acclaimed films ...

Before he made “Star Wars,” George Lucas made 1973’s “American Graffiti,” and gave Ford the role of Bob Falfa, a cocky street racer whose ’55 Chevy was a good warmup for learning to ...

6. ‘American Graffiti’ “American Graffiti” might be Ford’s smallest role on the list, but a case can be made that it’s the most important as his breakout to a six-decade career.

Walter Beakel was the head of the studio’s ‘New Talent Program’, which lent a helping hand to aspiring actors and filmmakers ...

American Graffiti (1973) Ford’s first launch vehicle was a fast ’55 Chevy. His Bob Falfa was the foil to John Milner (Paul LeMat), who was expected to emerge with a star career.

BELATED ACTING KUDOS: “American Graffiti” came out in 1973, and among its enduring stars were Ron Howard and Harrison Ford (in a brief, but breakout role).