Harrison Ford has earned his first Emmy nomination at the age of 83, receiving recognition for his supporting role in Apple TV+’s comedy series “Shrinking.”
The Star Wars actor was nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category for his performance in the show’s second season. He will compete against Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo, Jeff Hiller, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Michael Urie and Bowen Yang.
Ford plays Paul Rhoades, an experienced psychotherapist who serves as a mentor to the main character Jimmy, played by Jason Segel. The character has Parkinson’s disease and is described as somewhat of a curmudgeon who maintains strict boundaries with his patients.
The nomination comes after Ford was widely expected to receive recognition last year for the show’s debut season but was overlooked. “Shrinking” did receive other Emmy nominations in 2024, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Segel and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Jessica Williams.
Ford also received nominations at this year’s Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards for the same role but did not win either award.
The show’s creators, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, both have personal connections to Parkinson’s disease as their fathers have been diagnosed with the condition. Lawrence has said that his “mentor” Michael J. Fox influenced how the disease is portrayed in the series. Fox has been cast to appear in the show’s third season.
Ford’s television experience is limited compared to his film career. He began with small roles in shows like “Ironside,” “The FBI,” “Gunsmoke” and “Kung Fu” before transitioning to movies. His first major television role was in Paramount+’s “1923.”
The actor was previously Oscar-nominated for his leading role in the 1996 film “Witness.”
Ford’s Emmy nomination represents a significant milestone in his decades-long career, marking his first recognition from the Television Academy despite being one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars.
