Person

Harold Russell

Acting · 1914–2002 · North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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.

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  Trapper John, M.D.

  1979

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  The Ed Sullivan Show

  Self

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  China Beach

  1988

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  The American Film Institute Salute to ...

  Self

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  The Best Years of Our Lives

  Homer Parrish

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  Marriage Counseling

  Peter

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  Dogtown

  Blessed William

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  Inside Moves

  Wings

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  Diary of a Sergeant

  Himself (uncredited)

• 2025Marriage CounselingPeter
• 1997DogtownBlessed William
• 1988China Beach
• 1980Inside MovesWings
• 1979Trapper John, M.D.
• 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self
• 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
• 1946The Best Years of Our LivesHomer Parrish
• 1945Diary of a SergeantHimself (uncredited)