Real-Life Heroes
Movie and TV Stars Who Performed Heroic Feats

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by Kylie
Thespian / Writer

Hollywood often portrays characters with extraordinary bravery and selflessness, but sometimes the actors behind these roles exhibit genuine heroism off-screen.

Here are 14 inspiring examples of movie and TV stars who have performed heroic feats in real life:

Harrison Ford

Famous for his roles as Indiana Jones and Han Solo, Harrison Ford is also a real-life hero. An experienced pilot, Ford has participated in numerous search and rescue missions. In 2000, he used his helicopter to rescue a hiker suffering from dehydration in Wyoming. In 2015, he crash-landed a vintage plane on a golf course after the engine failed, minimizing injury to himself and others.

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