Harrison Ford has a great legacy in Hollywood with his iconic roles like Indiana Jones and Rick Deckard in ‘Blade Runner’. If we put it out in GenZ lingo, Harrison is already “cooking” in the film industry. Interestingly, while slaying it on the screen, he also has a history some professional cooking.
Harrison Ford recently revealed that he has worked in a professional set up as a chef, but it did not go well for him. The actor revealed that the situation got so dire that he got fired from his job. Here’s what happened.
Harrison Ford Reveals He Was A Chef Once
82-year-old Harrison Ford got candid about his olden days as a chef during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. As if that wasn’t shocking enough for his fans, he further revealed that he was asked to leave the job.
“My first job was, I cooked at a hospital. I don’t know what I told them but they gave me a knife and a bunch of carrots, and I cut this part of my finger off within minutes,” Ford said. “But the sew-your-finger-back-on department was right down the hall, and right after that was where they fire you for lying about [knowing how to cook],” he added.
Harrison Ford Opens Up About Other Jobs He Did Before Acting
Harrison Ford also talked about the other jobs he pursued before joining and making a name in Hollywood. “I was working on a yacht that was owned by the youngest bank president in Chicago at the time. He had a yacht and a boutonnière and he was a nice guy, but he didn’t know much about cooking,” he said.
“But he was heir to the Swift meatpacking factory, so all I had to do was buy really expensive beef,” the actor added.
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For good, he left behind his cooking skills and entered the world of movies. Ford remains a revered figure in Hollywood, with a legacy that continues to influence and inspire new generations of actors and moviemakers.
Through his roles like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, he significantly gained popularity. He continues to attract audiences through his roles and his talent speaks in Hollywood.
