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Harold Russell

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Harold Russell

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 14, 1914 (112 years old)

Place of Birth

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was a Canadian-American World War II veteran who became one of only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award for acting (the other being Haing S. Ngor). Russell also holds the unique honor of receiving two Academy Awards for the same role. Russell also has the distinction of being the only performer to sell his award Oscar at auction.

Known For

Acting
2025Marriage CounselingPeter
1997DogtownBlessed William
1988China Beach
1980Inside MovesWings
1979Trapper John, M.D.
1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1946The Best Years of Our LivesHomer Parrish
1945Diary of a SergeantHimself (uncredited)