Acting
Harold Russell
EN cinema · 6 credits
Born
14 January 1914
Died
29 January 2002 (aged 88)
Birthplace
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Also known as Harold John Russell
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.
Known for
Filmography
Love and Order
as Peter
Marriage Counseling
as Peter
Dogtown
as Blessed William
Inside Moves
as Wings
The Best Years of Our Lives
as Homer Parrish
Diary of a Sergeant
as Himself (uncredited)