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Harold Russell
Harold Russell

Harold Russell

ActingBorn January 14, 1914Died January 29, 2002 (age 88)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.

Filmography

2025Movie
1997
Dogtown

as Blessed William

Movie
1980
Inside Moves

as Wings

Movie
1946Movie
1945
Diary of a Sergeant

as Himself (uncredited)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 14, 1914
Day of DeathJanuary 29, 2002
Place of BirthNorth Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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