Harold Russell
Born: 1914-01-14 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 2002-01-29
Known For: Acting
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
2025
- Marriage Counseling as Peter
1997
- Dogtown as Blessed William
1988
1980
- Inside Moves as Wings
1979
1973
1948
- The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
1946
- The Best Years of Our Lives as Homer Parrish
1945
- Diary of a Sergeant as Himself (uncredited)