Harold Russell
Acting
January 14, 1914
Died January 29, 2002 (88 years old)
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
Marriage Counseling
2025
as Peter
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Dogtown
1997
as Blessed William
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China Beach
1988
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Inside Moves
1980
as Wings
6.3
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
6.6
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
1973
as Self
6.3
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
6.8
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
as Homer Parrish
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Diary of a Sergeant
1945
as Himself (uncredited)
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