Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 14, 1914
Died
Jan 29, 2002
Place of Birth
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Credits
9 titles
Harold Russell
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.
Known For
Filmography
Marriage Counseling
Peter
Dogtown
Blessed William
China Beach
Inside Moves
Wings
Trapper John, M.D.
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Best Years of Our Lives
Homer Parrish
Diary of a Sergeant
Himself (uncredited)