Harrison Ford SaysIndiana JonesMusic Played in Room During His Colonoscopy: 'Follows Me Everywhere'

Mar. 15, 2025

Harrison Ford.Photo:Kevin Winter/GettyHarrison Fordcan’t escape his iconic roles.The actor said in a newVarietyprofileabout Oscar-winning composerJohn Williamsthat the famousIndiana Jonestheme music was playing during a recent colonoscopy appointment he had.“As I often remind John, his music follows me everywhere I go — literally. When I had my last colonoscopy, they were playing it on the operating room speakers," said Ford, 81.Elsewhere in the article, Ford said he sometimes sits in as Williams works on his movie scores.“It’s a delight to see him work with the orchestra — just the pleasure of being able to sit in a room and process the remarkable attention that each beat of the music gets. And their respect for him and his respect for them is just so much fun to watch,” said the actor.John Williams in 2016.Michael Kovac/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Williams is known for other iconic music from movies likeStar Wars, Harry Potter, Home Alone, Jurassic Park, Jawsand more.This year, Williams earned his 54th Oscar nomination (Best Original Score forIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), breakinghis own record as the most-nominated person alive.Last year, Ford told PEOPLE, “I probably enjoy making movies more now than I ever did.” He added, “No one ever believes this, but I never wanted to be rich and famous. I just wanted to be an actor.”

Harrison Ford.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

Harrison Fordcan’t escape his iconic roles.The actor said in a newVarietyprofileabout Oscar-winning composerJohn Williamsthat the famousIndiana Jonestheme music was playing during a recent colonoscopy appointment he had.“As I often remind John, his music follows me everywhere I go — literally. When I had my last colonoscopy, they were playing it on the operating room speakers," said Ford, 81.Elsewhere in the article, Ford said he sometimes sits in as Williams works on his movie scores.“It’s a delight to see him work with the orchestra — just the pleasure of being able to sit in a room and process the remarkable attention that each beat of the music gets. And their respect for him and his respect for them is just so much fun to watch,” said the actor.John Williams in 2016.Michael Kovac/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Williams is known for other iconic music from movies likeStar Wars, Harry Potter, Home Alone, Jurassic Park, Jawsand more.This year, Williams earned his 54th Oscar nomination (Best Original Score forIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), breakinghis own record as the most-nominated person alive.Last year, Ford told PEOPLE, “I probably enjoy making movies more now than I ever did.” He added, “No one ever believes this, but I never wanted to be rich and famous. I just wanted to be an actor.”

Harrison Fordcan’t escape his iconic roles.

The actor said in a newVarietyprofileabout Oscar-winning composerJohn Williamsthat the famousIndiana Jonestheme music was playing during a recent colonoscopy appointment he had.

“As I often remind John, his music follows me everywhere I go — literally. When I had my last colonoscopy, they were playing it on the operating room speakers," said Ford, 81.

Elsewhere in the article, Ford said he sometimes sits in as Williams works on his movie scores.

“It’s a delight to see him work with the orchestra — just the pleasure of being able to sit in a room and process the remarkable attention that each beat of the music gets. And their respect for him and his respect for them is just so much fun to watch,” said the actor.

John Williams in 2016.Michael Kovac/Getty Images

Michael Kovac/Getty Images

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Williams is known for other iconic music from movies likeStar Wars, Harry Potter, Home Alone, Jurassic Park, Jawsand more.

This year, Williams earned his 54th Oscar nomination (Best Original Score forIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), breakinghis own record as the most-nominated person alive.

Last year, Ford told PEOPLE, “I probably enjoy making movies more now than I ever did.” He added, “No one ever believes this, but I never wanted to be rich and famous. I just wanted to be an actor.”

source: people.com