Celebrities: Jewish or Not?
Celebrities you might not have known are Jewish….or maybe you did…
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Harrison Ford – Jewish
Harrison Ford is an American actor and producer, born in Chicago, IL, to Dorothy (née Nidelman) and Christopher Ford. Ford is of Irish Catholic descent on his father’s side, and Russian Jewish descent on his mother’s side. He gained worldwide fame for his iconic roles as Han Solo in Star Wars (1977) and as Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones franchise. Ford’s career spans decades, with notable films such as Blade Runner (1982), The Fugitive (1993) and Air Force One (1997). Known for his versatility and action-hero roles, Ford is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.