Tommy Lee Jones performed the role of U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard.
The Fugitive (1993 film) . After being wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife , Dr. Richard Kimble ( Ford ) escapes from custody and sets out to prove his innocence while pursued by a team of U.S. Marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard ( Jones ) . Tommy Lee Jones . He has received four Academy Award nominations , winning Best Supporting Actor for his performance as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard in the 1993 thriller film The Fugitive .