Acting
Harold Russell
Also Known As: Harold John Russell
Birth Date
January 14, 1914
Death Date
January 29, 2002
(passed away at 88)
Place of Birth
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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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.
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Trapper John, M.D.
1979 • 1 episode
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948 • 1 episode
China Beach
1988 • 2 episodes
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self
1973 • 1 episode
The Best Years of Our Lives
Homer Parrish
1946
Inside Moves
Wings
1980
Dogtown
Blessed William
1997
Marriage Counseling
Peter
2025
Diary of a Sergeant
Himself (uncredited)
1945