Indiana Jones facts for kids
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Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark
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| First appearance | Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) |
| Created by | George Lucas Philip Kaufman Steven Spielberg |
| Portrayed by | Films: Harrison Ford (ages 36–58) River Phoenix (age 13) TV series: Neil "Boulie" Boulane (infant) Boutalat (toddler) Corey Carrier (ages 8–10) Sean Patrick Flanery (ages 16–21) Harrison Ford (age 50) George Hall (age 93) |
| Voiced by | Video games: Doug Lee (Fate of Atlantis, Infernal Machine) David Esch (Emperor's Tomb) John Armstrong (Staff of Kings) |
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| Full name | Henry Walton Jones Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | Doctor Jones Indy Junior Henri Defense Mungo Kidogo Captain Dynamite, Scourge of the Kaiser Jonesy |
| Occupation | U.S Army Officer Archaeologist Historian Linguistics College Professor |
| Title | Doctor (Ph.D.) Capitan (Belgian Army Colonel (United States Army) (WWII) |
| Family | Henry Walton Jones Sr. (father) (deceased) Anna Mary Jones (mother) (deceased) Susie Jones (sister deceased) |
| Spouse(s) | Deirdre Campbell Jones (1926) Marion Ravenwood Jones (1957–present) |
| Children | Susan Jones (daughter) Henry Walton "Mutt" Jones III (son) |
| Religion | Catholic (nominal) |
| Nationality | American |
Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr. is the main character and hero of the Indiana Jones movies and stories. George Lucas created him as a tribute to the exciting heroes from old adventure movies. Indiana Jones first appeared in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark. He then starred in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Later, he appeared in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series (1992-1996) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).
Indiana Jones also appears in books, comic books, and video games. You can even find him in several Disney theme parks. These include the Indiana Jones Adventure rides and the Epic Stunt Spectacular! show.
Harrison Ford is famous for playing Indiana Jones. Other actors have played younger versions of him, like River Phoenix in The Last Crusade. In the TV series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Corey Carrier, Sean Patrick Flanery, and George Hall played him at different ages.
Indiana Jones is easy to recognize by his look: a bullwhip, a fedora hat, a satchel, and a leather jacket. He is known for his sense of humor and his deep knowledge of old civilizations and languages. He is also famous for his fear of snakes!
Since his first movie, Indiana Jones has become one of the most famous characters in film history. In 2003, the American Film Institute called him the second greatest film hero ever. Empire magazine named him the 1st Greatest Movie Character.
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Indiana Jones in Movies
Indiana Jones has starred in several popular films. Each movie takes him on a new adventure to find ancient treasures or stop evil plans.
The First Adventures
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
In the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones is a professor of archaeology. The story is set in 1936. He is an adventurer who reminds people of treasure hunters from old movies. His research is paid for by Marshall College, a made-up school where he teaches.
In this first movie, he fights against the Nazis. They are trying to find the Ark of the Covenant, a powerful ancient artifact. Dr. Jones travels the world to stop them. He gets help from Marion Ravenwood and Sallah. The Nazis are led by his enemy, a French archaeologist named René Belloq.
The 1984 movie, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, is set in 1935. In this story, Jones goes to India. He tries to free enslaved children and find three special stones from a dangerous cult called the Thuggee. A young boy named Short Round helps him. A singer named Willie Scott also joins him on this adventure.
The third film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, came out in 1989 and is set in 1938. This movie brought back characters like Sallah and Marcus Brody. It also showed Professor Jones teaching in his classroom again. This time, the Nazis are looking for the Holy Grail.
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The start of the film, set in 1912, shows how Indy got his fear of snakes. It also explains how he started using a bullwhip and got the scar on his chin. We learn that "Indiana" is not his real first name, but a nickname from his family dog. The movie also shows Jones working with his father, which leads to many funny moments.
Later Films
The 2008 film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is the latest movie in the series. It takes place in 1957, 19 years after the third film. An older Indiana Jones faces Soviet agents. They want to use the power of an alien device found in South America.
Jones gets help from his old friend, Marion Ravenwood. Her son, Henry "Mutt" Williams, also joins the adventure. It is later revealed that Mutt is actually Jones's son. This movie also shows that Jones was a Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He worked on secret missions.
In 2016, Disney announced a fifth Indiana Jones film. Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg are expected to return for this new movie.
Indiana Jones at Theme Parks
Indiana Jones is a big part of several Walt Disney theme park attractions. The Indiana Jones Adventure rides are at Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. These rides put you right into an archaeological discovery. You ride through temples where a powerful deity threatens guests. These attractions opened in 1995 and 2001.
Disneyland Paris has an Indiana Jones-themed ride too. On this ride, you speed through ancient ruins in a runaway mine cart. It's like the scene from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. This roller coaster opened in 1993.
The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! is a live show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It has been running since 1989. The 25-minute show demonstrates different stunts from the movies. They even invite audience members to be part of the show!
Stunt performers show how some famous movie stunts are done. This includes the well-known scene where Indy runs from a giant boulder. At Disney's Hollywood Studios, an Indiana Jones robot also appears in The Great Movie Ride.
Indiana Jones Books
Many original books about Indiana Jones have been written. These novels tell new stories about his adventures.
- Rob MacGregor
- Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi (1991)
- Indiana Jones and the Dance of the Giants (1991)
- Indiana Jones and the Seven Veils (1991)
- Indiana Jones and the Genesis Deluge (1992)
- Indiana Jones and the Unicorn’s Legacy (1992)
- Indiana Jones and the Interior World (1992)
- Martin Caidin
- Indiana Jones and the Sky Pirates (1993)
- Indiana Jones and the White Witch (1994)
- Max McCoy
- Indiana Jones and the Philosopher’s Stone (1995)
- Indiana Jones and the Dinosaur Eggs (1996)
- Indiana Jones and the Hollow Earth (1997)
- Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx (1999)
- Steve Perry
- Indiana Jones and the Army of the Dead (2009)
Who is Indiana Jones?
"Indiana" Jones's full name is Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. His friends often call him "Indy." As a college professor, he teaches about ancient civilizations. He wears a tweed suit and seems very scholarly.
But when there's a chance to find important artifacts, Dr. Jones changes into "Indiana." This is the adventurous side of him. He's like a hero, but without superpowers. He makes mistakes and gets hurt, which makes him feel more real to people.
Some people think Indiana Jones might be based on a character named Professor Challenger. This character was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1912 for his novel, The Lost World. Professor Challenger was also an adventuring academic.
Indiana Jones and Archaeology
Indiana Jones has had a big impact on how people see archaeology. Before his first movie in 1981, archaeologists were often seen as older, quiet professors. Films usually showed them as victims who needed a stronger hero to rescue them.
After Raiders of the Lost Ark, the idea of an archaeologist changed. Now, many people imagine a male adventurer with a bullwhip and a fedora hat. Indiana Jones is a famous example for the field of archaeology. He has made many people interested in exploring the past.
Images for kids
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Action on the set of the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!"
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Legoland Windsor - Indiana Jones
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See also
In Spanish: Indiana Jones para niños
