Although destined to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, Harrison Ford wasn’t always like the confident characters he became known for playing. 

In fact, Ford’s shyness hearkens back to his childhood. 

Calling himself a “late bloomer,” the youngster decided to take high school drama to overcome his social anxieties.

 It was a decision that changed the course of his life forever.

Entranced by the world of acting, Ford decided to see if he could make a name for himself—but that was easier said than done. 

He took a leap and traveled to LA, bagging himself a contract with Columbia Pictures’. 

However, he got into trouble right out of the gates. While playing an uncredited role as a bellhop in 1966’s Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round, the 22-year-old actor got burned so badly by one of the producers—it’s unforgettable.

Producer Jerry Tokovsky really had it out for Harrison Ford. He liked to make the newcomer feel small and always called him “kid”. According to Ford, Tokovsky called him into his office—and dressed him down in a horrible way. The producer reportedly said, “First time Tony Curtis was ever in a movie…he delivered a bag of groceries, a bag of groceries, kid. And you took one look at that guy, and you knew that was a movie star”.

Ford’s response was unforgettable.

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