Harrison Ford, 80, insists he ‘never wanted to be rich and famous’

Harrison Ford — reportedly worth more than $300 million — never left carpentry and took up acting for the money.

“Nobody ever believes this, but I never wanted to be rich and famous,” he told People this week. “I just wanted to be an actor.”

This statement comes ahead of the 80-year-old actor’s June 30 release of his next movie, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny.

And the movie is certainly a big one.

According to Box Office Pro, the sequel is expected to gross more than $300 million. His salary in the film is estimated at $25 million to $65 million.

In addition to the Indiana franchise, the husband of Ally McBeal veteran Calista Flockhart has also worked on the Star Wars films and currently on the Shrinking series.

A big career: Harrison Ford, 80, told People this week that he didn’t start acting for money and fame. Seen on the left this year and on the right in 1973

Up Next: This statement comes ahead of the 80-year-old actor’s June 30 release of his next film, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. And the movie is certainly a big one. According to Box Office Pro, the sequel is expected to gross more than $300 million. His salary in the film is estimated at $25 million to $65 million

He also told People that he did not see his success coming.

“I never thought I would become a leading man,” he said.

“I really hoped that I could make a living as an actor and not have to supplement my income with other side hustles…

“I thought I’d be lucky if I had a character role on a regular TV show.”

Harrison has starred in some of the biggest movie franchises of all time, and he remains as passionate about acting as ever.

The Hollywood star – who turns 81 in July – said: “I’m probably enjoying filmmaking more now than I ever have.”

Earlier this year, Harrison revealed that he “always wanted one last chapter” in his Indiana Jones story.

The veteran actor has played the titular character in the money-winning film franchise since 1981.

And he relished the opportunity to revive the character in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Still a handsome man: here he posed for the cover of People for the interview. He also said: ‘I like a challenge’

Big time: He became a household name when he played Han Solo in Star Wars in 1977

His friends: Left to right: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison in Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope in 1977

Harrison told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’ve always wanted a final chapter in the story. We first started thinking about it a few years ago.

“My ambition – all our ambition – was to come up with a story that dealt with the reality of his age, because he had such a physical character.

“I wanted to see him diminished and revived through whatever the storyline was and whoever the characters were. And when we got the story that felt right for everyone, we moved on.”