Han Solo (/ ˈhɑːn ˈsoʊloʊ /) [2] is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced in the 1977 film Star Wars, [u] and later appeared in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Force Awakens (2015), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019); Harrison Ford portrays Solo in all five films.

After breakthrough supporting roles in American Graffiti (1973) and The Conversation (1974), he gained worldwide fame for his role as Han Solo in the space opera film Star Wars (1977), a part he reprised in four sequels over the next four decades.

Jul 5, 2024 · That instantly eliminated Ford from the equation, which gave rise to one of Hollywood’s most exhausting casting calls that saw countless future superstars audition for the part of Han Solo.

Aug 21, 2020 · Harrison Ford wanted Han Solo to die during the original trilogy, and here's why he thought the smuggler should die, even before The Force Awakens.

Jan 2, 2025 · Harrison Ford is a legendary American actor best known for his iconic roles as Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones series.

Nov 9, 2012 · Harrison Ford's relationship with Han Solo, the character he played in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, is what you might call ... complicated. He's generally open to discussing his other iconic role, Indiana Jones, but he tends to bristle when reporters raise the subject of Solo.

Jun 1, 2023 · In a candid interview with Esquire, Ford revealed the intriguing story of how he landed the iconic role of Han Solo in the Star Wars series, shedding light on a pivotal moment in his career. Harrison Ford's path to stardom was far from conventional. As a working actor, he sought small roles, never aspiring to be the leading man.

Jul 12, 2022 · Despite names such as Kurt Russell, Christopher Walken and Nick Nolte reading for Han Solo, it was this handsome, laconic and effortlessly charismatic carpenter who was clearly the best fit.

Sep 27, 2024 · Star Wars fans surely know that Harrison Ford has played Han Solo in the franchise, but what you might not know is that his casting involved a carpenter gig.

Jan 23, 2022 · Harrison Ford had campaigned for Han Solo's death in the "Star Wars" franchise for decades. Here's why he took such a controversial stance.