Skip to content Richard Harrison, Born in Salt Lake City, Harrison eventually found his way to Europe, where he became part of the filmmaking world in Rome. His career included numerous Westerns and historical adventures, but one decision became especially famous among movie fans. Harrison turned down the opportunity to star in A Fistful of Dollars, the film that helped transform Clint Eastwood into an international star. Harrison later spoke about the decision without bitterness, accepting it as simply one of those moments that can change a career.
