Harrison Ford thanks Star Wars creator George Lucas for giving him "a part in a wildly successful film" during emotional SAG awards speech
By Emily Garbutt
Published on March 2, 2026.
Harrison Ford received the Screen Actors Guild's Life Achievement Award last night, thanking Star Wars creator George Lucas and Indiana Jones helmer Steven Spielberg. Prior to this, Ford had struggled for 15 years and struggled to find an acting role. He also shared his gratitude for his collaborators and mentors. The award has been given to actors Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Robert DeNiro, and Morgan Freeman.
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