Harold Russell
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.
The Best Years of Our Lives
as Homer ParrishIt's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally...
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Inside Moves
as WingsAfter a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time...
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Dogtown
as Blessed WilliamPhilip Van Horn, who left his small town a long time ago to become a Hollywood actor and hasn't...
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Diary of a Sergeant
as Himself (uncredited)Harold Russell, an American soldier who lost his hands in a training accident, tells the story...
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Trapper John, M.D.
as uncreditedTrapper John, M.D. is an American television medical drama and spin-off of the film MASH,...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as SelfThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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China Beach
as uncreditedDateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and...
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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as SelfIn 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a...
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