How many minor roles Harrison Ford played in before Star Wars?

Harrison Ford didn't play any minor roles before Star Wars. He was already a well-established actor with several significant roles under his belt.

Here are some of his notable roles prior to Star Wars:

* American Graffiti (1973): Played Bob Falfa, a hot-rodder.

* The Conversation (1974): Played a small but memorable role as "The Man in the Hallway."

* Blade Runner (1982): Played Rick Deckard, his breakout role.

While he had some smaller roles in his early career, he wasn't a struggling actor by the time Star Wars came around. He was already a rising star.