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Woody Harrelson Biography

Birth Name:
Woodrow Tracy Harrelson
Birth Place:
Midland, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, musician

Fast Facts

  • Was once lead singer for the band Manly Moondog and the Three Kool Hats
  • In 1996, at the Golden Gate Bridge, demonstrated against the logging of redwoods; was arrested and sentenced to 25 hours of community service
  • Until 2009, ran VoiceYourself, a group that promotes organic living
  • While promoting his Iraq War film The Messenger, on The Colbert Report, he allowed host Stephen Colbert to shave his head on camera while they sang "The Star-Spangled Banner
  • " Harrelson received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the film
  • Scored the winning goal, on a penalty kick, for the 2010 UNICEF Soccer Aid event
  • Cowrote and directed the play Bullet for Adolf, which was presented in Toronto in 2011

Awards

  • 2017Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2015Producers Guild Awards-Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
  • 2014Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2014Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2012Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2012Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2010Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Male: winner
  • 2010Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2009Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2009National Board of Review-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2008Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1996Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1996Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1991Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1988Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1987Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated

Relationships

  • Brett Harrelson -- Brother
  • Jordan Harrelson -- Brother
  • Deni Montana Harrelson -- Daughter
  • Makani Ravello -- Daughter
  • Nancy Simon -- Ex-wife
  • Charles Voyde Harrelson -- Father
  • Diane Harrelson -- Mother
  • Laura Louie -- Wife