He was the President of the United States, an archaeologist and adventurer, a space mercenary, a sheriff, a detective, a soldier and many other lives, in more than 60 films. Harrison Ford was the most applauded figure at the delivery of the Critics Choice Movie Awards.

In his short speech (“I’m not going to take up any more of your time”), An excited Ford searched for words to summarize his more than 50-year film career.

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“Nowadays people (in the industry) have opportunities that probably didn’t exist at the beginning of my career, I’m happy about that,” he began.

He said his acting life has been “a combination of luck and the admirable work of filmmakers and directors.”

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In the message of thanks, he highlighted his wife, the actress Calista Flockhart, “The one who supports me when I need it, and I need it very much.” the 81-year-old actor emphasized.

“Also to the artists I see here and with whom I have collaborated. “I am very happy with the opportunities I have been given, and I am grateful.”

This earned him a shout from Ke Huy Kwan, his partner in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ((1984). “Harrison, Congratulations!”

Ford had his first film success when George Lucas invited him to join American graffiti, in 1972. His salary at the time, $600, meant he had to work another job, that of a carpenter.

His last film was the return to Indiana Jones, in Dial of fate (2023).