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Harrison Ford: From Carpentry to Conservation

13 May

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Summary

Ford shared his 15-year journey from carpentry to acting success.
He found purpose by joining Conservation International.
Ford urged graduates to use their power for a better future.

Harrison Ford: From Carpentry to Conservation

Harrison Ford detailed his arduous 15-year ascent to acting fame, beginning with a chance drama class at Ripon College. Despite early struggles and balancing carpentry with roles in "American Graffiti" and "The Conversation," Ford achieved stardom with "Star Wars" in 1977.

Even with iconic roles in franchises like "Indiana Jones" and "Blade Runner," Ford found himself seeking purpose. This changed in the late 1980s when he encountered Conservation International, a group dedicated to protecting natural ecosystems.

Ford joined Conservation International in 1991 as vice-chair, a role he continues today. He implored Arizona State University graduates to apply their talents to environmental advocacy, emphasizing their generation's power to shape a more sustainable future.

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