Kurt Russell

Birth Name:

Kurt Vogel Russell

Birth Place:

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer, Stunts

Has served as an honorary board member to the humanitarian organization Wings of Hope
Got his start in the acting industry early on at the insistence of his actor father Bing Russell
Quote: "To go on about acting as an art is ridiculous․ If it is an art, then it's a very low form․ You don't have to be gifted just to hit a mark and say a line․․․Anyone who finds acting difficult just shouldn't be doing it․"
Quote: "I seem to have a knack for picking movies that go on to be cult favorites․"
Has frequently worked on projects with director Quentin Tarantino
Auditioned for the roles of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars․"
Played minor league baseball

1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1982Jupiter Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
1983Jupiter Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1990Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Adventure/Drama:Winner
2002Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
2003DVD Premiere Award - Best Audio Commentary, Library Release:Nominated
2004Movies for Grownups Award - Best Breakaway Performance:Nominated
2004Stinker Award - Worst Fake Accent: Male:Nominated
2005Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2006Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2007Scream Award - Most Vile Villain:Nominated
2015ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
2015Fright Meter Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2015Hollywood Film Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2016Chainsaw Award - Best Actor:Winner
2016Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2017CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Winner
2017Teen Choice Award - Choice: Hissy Fit:Nominated
2020OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Streaming Drama Series:Nominated
2024CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie:Winner
2025Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Television Series:Nominated

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