Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 14, 1914
Place of Birth:
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Harold Russell
Biography
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marriage Counseling | Peter |
| 1996 | Dogtown | Blessed William |
| 1980 | Inside Moves | Wings |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Homer Parrish |
| 1945 | Diary of a Sergeant | Himself (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | China Beach | |
| 1979 | Trapper John, M.D. | |
| 1973 | The American Film Institute Salute to ... | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |