Harold Russell

Acting

Harold Russell

Born
Died
(aged 88)
Birthplace
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Credits
10 titles

Biography

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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.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 10

YearTitleRole
2026 Love and Order Film Peter
2025 Marriage Counseling Film Peter
1997 Dogtown Film Blessed William
1988 China Beach TV (2 ep)
1980 Inside Moves Film Wings
1979 Trapper John, M.D. TV (1 ep)
1973 The American Film Institute Salute to ... TV Self (1 ep)
1948 The Ed Sullivan Show TV Self (1 ep)
1946 The Best Years of Our Lives Film Homer Parrish
1945 Diary of a Sergeant Film Himself (uncredited)
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