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71 S AG - A F T R A S PEC I A L IS S U E 2 0 26 S A G A F T R A .O R G THE HERO'S JOURNEY H arrison Ford is a crasman, arguably the second-most- famous carpenter in history. Called both larger-than-life and the American everyman, the 61st SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement honoree is a performer with a relentless eye for detail, oen collaborating on rewrites and giving storytelling input through every stage of his projects' production. Meticulous, both with his woodworking and his screen acting, Ford is at his best when he's making something and claims he's a "pain in the ass" when he's not. Artists fueled by the desire to create rather than the compulsion to pursue fame can easily see themselves in the Chicago- native's life story, notable for its series of initial obstacles: dismissal from college, termination from studio contracts — the kinds of setbacks many creatives face when they refuse to settle for a life that feels inauthentic. Building Connection Growing up, Ford took art classes at the local art museum. As a Boy Scout, he became known for his knowledge of reptiles. With a lifelong fondness for nature, Ford now lives on an 800-acre ranch in Wyoming and donates to environmental conservation. The Academy Award-nominated actor has always preferred a certain aesthetic order and balance to things, and in his early years, he chafed against institutional structure, rarely attending his university courses and 61st SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Honoree Harrison Ford DENIS SHUMOV/SHUTTERSTOCK