Harold Russell
Born
January 14, 1914
Died
January 29, 2002 (88 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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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
Marriage Counseling
Peter
5.0
2025
Dogtown
Blessed William
4.3
1996
China Beach
(2 episodes)
7.4
1988
Inside Moves
Wings
6.4
1980
Trapper John, M.D.
(1 episode)
6.5
1979
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self · (1 episode)
6.3
1973
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
6.8
1948
The Best Years of Our Lives
Homer Parrish
7.8
1946
Diary of a Sergeant
Himself (uncredited)
6.0
1945