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Harold Russell

Acting

Born January 14, 1914 · North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died January 29, 2002

Also known as Harold John Russell

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Biography

Harold John Avery Russell was an American World War II veteran and actor. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was the first non-professional actor to win an Academy Award for acting and the first Oscar recipient to sell his award.

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Awards & recognition

  • Golden Plate Award · 1965
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1947
  • Academy Honorary Award · 1946
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1947 · nominated

Filmography5 titles

The Best Years of Our Lives

1946as Homer Parrish

China Beach

1988

Diary of a Sergeant

1945as Himself (uncredited)

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Inside Moves

1980as Wings