THEN AND NOW: The 'Indiana Jones' cast 42 years after 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

Eammon JacobsMay 15, 2023, 23:29 IST

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."Lucasfilm

The “Indiana Jones” series started with 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
Harrison Ford plays the titular character in each movie.

Harrison Ford played Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, an adventurer archaeologist.

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Ford's career has continued to flourish, with roles in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy and "Yellowstone" prequel "1923."

Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and as Jacob Dutton in "1923."Lucasfilm/Disney/Paramount

Karen Allen played Indy's former lover, Marion Ravenwood, in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Allen is still acting, as well as selling the knitted clothing she makes.

Karen Allen attends the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 08, 2020, in Santa Monica, California.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

John Rhys-Davies played Sallah in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."

John Rhys-Davies as Sallah in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

John Rhys-Davies later joined "Lord of the Rings" and will return for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

John Rhys-Davies looks on during Comic Con Costa Rica 2022 at Centro de Convenciones on May 7, 2022, in San Jose, Costa Rica.Arnoldo Robert/Getty Images

Paul Freeman played Dr. René Belloq.

Paul Freeman as Dr. René Belloq in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Freeman has appeared in numerous British dramas and movies.

Paul Freeman at London Film and Comic-Con in 2014.Red Carpet News TV/YouTube

Ronald Lacey as Gestapo agent Arnold Toht in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

Ronald Lacey as Arnold Toht in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Lacey worked up until the year of his death in 1991.

Ronald Lacey presenting the Ladybird "Sleeping Beauty" video.VHS and Story Uploader 89 Revival/YouTube

Kate Capshaw joined the franchise for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."

Paramount Pictures/IMDb

Capshaw married director Steven Spielberg, and retired from acting in 2001.

Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Ke Huy Quan played Short Round in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."

Ke Huy Quan as Short Round wearing Indy's fedora in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Quan struggled to get roles as an adult, but his career has been revived thanks to "Everything Everywhere All At Once."

Ke Huy Quan arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Amrish Puri played cult leader Mola Ram in "Temple of Doom."

Amrish Puri as Mola Ram in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Amrish Puri starred in over 450 movies, and passed away in 2005.

Amrish Puri at the Zee Cine Awards 2002.Zee Cine Awards/YouTube

River Phoenix played the young Indy in the opening sequence to "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."

River Phoenix as young Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

River Phoenix died in 1993 after an overdose at a club in Hollywood.

River Phoenix poses during a 1988 photo portrait session in Los Angeles, California.George Rose/Getty Images

Sean Connery played Dr. Henry Jones Sr. in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."

Sean Connery as Dr. Henry Jones Sr. and Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Sean Connery passed away in 2020 aged 90.

Micheline Connery and Sir Sean Connery attend The Edinburgh Film Festival on June 16, 2010, in Edinburgh, Scotland.Ian Jacobs/Getty Images

Alison Doody starred "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" as double agent Elsa Schneider.

Alison Doody as Elsa Schneider in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Doody is still working as an actor, and starred in a surprising 2022 hit.

Alison Doody arrives at the 2016 Oscar Wilde Awards at Bad Robot on February 25, 2016, in Santa Monica, California.Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Julian Glover played the "Last Crusade" villain Walter Donovan.

Alison Doody as Elsa Schneider and Julian Glover as Walter Donovan in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Glover has appeared in "Star Wars" and "Game of Thrones."

Julian Glover at the UK Premiere of "TÁR" on January 11, 2023, and as Grand Maester Pycelle in "Game of Thrones."Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Universal/HBO

Shia LaBeouf joined "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" as Mutt Williams, Indy's son.

Shia LaBeouf as Mutt Williams and Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Shia LaBeouf has been in the headlines a lot over the last few years.

Shia LaBeouf arrives for the 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020.JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images

Cate Blanchett took villain duties for "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" as Irina Spalko.

Cate Blanchett as Irina Spalko in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures

Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett continues to be hugely successful.

Cate Blanchett attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California, and as Lydia Tar in "TAR."Cindy Ord/VF23/Getty Images for Vanity Fair/Focus Features

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