Indiana Jones
About
Indiana Jones is the iconic archaeologist and adventurer created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, brought to life by Harrison Ford. A professor of archaeology by day and a globe-trotting treasure hunter by adventure, Indy has battled Nazis, cult leaders, and Soviet agents in his quest to preserve historical artifacts. His fedora, leather jacket, and bullwhip are among the most recognizable props in cinema.
Before Fame
Young Indy developed his love of adventure as a Boy Scout. A chance encounter with grave robbers while searching for the Cross of Coronado at age 13 set him on his path to becoming an archaeologist.
Trivia
- He was first portrayed by Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981
- His iconic look includes a fedora hat, leather jacket, and bullwhip
- He is afraid of snakes, famously declaring 'I hate snakes'
- He is named after George Lucas's dog
- The character was inspired by adventure serials from the 1930s and 1940s
Family Life
His father, Professor Henry Jones Sr., was a medievalist obsessed with finding the Holy Grail. He married Marion Ravenwood and has a son named Mutt Williams.