Hollywood icon Harrison Ford has achieved a remarkable career milestone, earning his first-ever Emmy nomination at age 83 for his scene-stealing supporting role in Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy Shrinking. The nomination makes Ford the second-oldest nominee in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category, just behind Alan Arkin’s record (86 for The Kominsky Method in 2020).
The legendary actor, whose five-decade career includes some of cinema’s most beloved characters like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, received the nod for his portrayal of Dr. Paul Rhoades – a gruff but big-hearted therapist mentoring Jason Segel’s grieving character. Ford’s nomination comes after what many considered a surprising snub for the show’s first season, with the Television Academy finally recognizing his brilliantly dry comedic timing in the show’s stronger second season.
This marks Ford’s first major awards recognition since his sole Oscar nomination nearly 40 years ago (Best Actor for 1985’s Witness), proving even Hollywood legends can find new career peaks in television’s golden age. The nomination also continues Ford’s late-career television success following his acclaimed turn in 1923, the Yellowstone prequel that had also been Emmy-eligible this year.
Ford’s nomination highlights Shrinking‘s awards momentum, with the Brett Goldstein/Jason Segel/Bill Lawrence-created series earning multiple Emmy nods for its sophomore season. It also represents a full-circle moment for the actor, who has become one of streaming’s most sought-after talents after decades as a box office king.
The 77th Emmy Awards will air September 14 on CBS and Paramount+, where Ford may finally add an Emmy to his impressive legacy – one that now spans blockbuster franchises, Oscar-caliber dramas, and critically adored streaming series. As Dr. Rhoades might say in his signature deadpan style: “About damn time.”
Did You Know? At 83, Ford isn’t just breaking records – he’s joining an elite club of octogenarian Emmy nominees that includes Betty White (who won at 88 for Hot in Cleveland) and Norman Lear (who became the oldest nominee ever at 99 for Live in Front of a Studio Audience).
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