Harold Russell
Actor
- Born
- January 14, 1914 · North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Died
- January 29, 2002 (age 88)
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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
Acting5
- 2025Marriage Counseling as Peter
- 1997Dogtown as Blessed William
- 1980Inside Moves as Wings
- 1946The Best Years of Our Lives as Homer Parrish
- 1945Diary of a Sergeant as Himself (uncredited)