Harrison Ford jokes ‘this is very encouraging’ as he wins lifetime achievement

He joked he was receiving the gong at the “mid-point” in his career and getting the prize merely “for being alive”.

Harrison Ford accepts the lifetime achievement award (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Harrison Ford joked “this is very encouraging” as he was honoured with the life achievement prize at the Actor Awards.

The Star Wars and Indiana Jones star, 83, was recognised for his long career in Hollywood and his extensive body of work at the ceremony, previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards.