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S A G A F T R A .O R G S AG - A F T R A S PEC I A L IS S U E 2 0 26 78 LEFT: XXXXXX RIGHT: XXXXXX social criticisms and the fact that "there was a truth in the story that [Ford] wanted to be a part of." Ford's darkest villain, Dr. Norman Spencer in What Lies Beneath (2000), is a character that leverages Ford's good- guy veneer to horrific results. Beneath Spencer's all-American charisma is a psychopath employing Machiavellian tactics to manipulate his wife. It's a role only a performer with a keen understanding of human psychology can realistically bring to the screen. Those interested in experiencing the impact of Ford subverting his lovable persona can find much to savor in other artful forays, such as the thrillers Frantic (1988), Presumed Innocent (1990) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), not to mention the darkest installment of the Indiana Jones chronicles: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). Each work offers a compelling look at a performer stretching his boundaries. It takes bravery to sign on to a role that'll make audiences hate you. But if you're inclined toward more swoon-worthy fare, Ford's romantic comedies, the Sydney Pollack-directed Sabrina (1995) and the Mike Nichols- helmed Working Girl (1988) reveal a more overtly charming flavor of Ford. He's funny — that's no surprise to Indiana Jones- appreciators or anyone who's watched his late night interviews — and Ford lends his apparent effortlessness in a genre where timing and a flare for character are everything. BETH DUBBER/APPLE T V Above, Harrison Ford and Wendie Malick in the Apple TV comedy series Shrinking (2023–). Ford received two Actor nominations in 2025 for his work on the series, one for his individual performance and one in the ensemble category.