Kurt Vogel Russell is an American actor known for his roles in many films and television shows. He began his acting career at the age of 12, starring in the Western series Jamie McPheters’ Travels.
Since then, he has become a versatile and talented actor, enchanting audiences with his performances across genres.
contour
- Full name: Kurt Vogel Russell
- Stage name: Kurt Russell
- Date of Birth: March 17, 1951
- Age: 73
- Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.76 m
- Parents: Bing Russell and Louise Julia Russell
- Siblings: Jill Russell, Jamie Russell and Jody Russell
- Spouse: Season Hubley and Goldie Hawn
- Children: Boston Russell and Wyatt Russell
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $100 million
Early life and education
Kurt Russell was born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of professional baseball player Bing Russell and Louise Julia Russell.
He is the second of four children in his family, along with his siblings Jill Russell, Jamie Russell, and Jody Russell. He attended Thousand Oaks High School in California.
Profession
Kurt Russell’s acting career began at a very young age, with his first role being in an Elvis Presley film when he was only 11 years old. Happened at the World’s Fair (1963).
He signed a 10-year contract with Walt Disney himself and became a well-known actor in Disney films throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Russell also played minor league baseball in the 1970s. However, he returned to acting in the late 1970s, playing Elvis Presley in the TV movie Elvis, which he received critical acclaim for. Elvis (1979).
He went on to collaborate with director John Carpenter on several classic films in the 1980s, including Escape from New York (1981), matter (1982), and Little China, Big Trouble (1986).
Russell’s career continued to flourish in the 1980s and 1990s, starring in a variety of action and genre films.
He has starred in the following famous films: Tequila Sunrise (1988), tombstone (1993) as the legendary Wyatt Earp, and the sci-fi action film Stargate (1994).
Russell also voiced Elvis Presley in the classic film, though he was not credited. Forrest Gump (1994).
In addition to his successful film career, Russell also rose to fame on the small screen.
He starred in the critically acclaimed series Felicity (1998-2002) and later American (2013-2018), and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his outstanding performances.
Due to his versatility and talent, Russell has become one of the most respected and sought after actors in Hollywood.
Awards and nominations
Emmy Awards:
- In 1979, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Special for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in a TV movie Elvis.
Golden Globe Award:
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1984 for the film Succession Silkwood.
Fangoria Chainsaw Award:
- In 2016, he won Bone Battle Axe.
Jupiter Award:
- In 1982, he was nominated for Best International Actor for his work Escape from New York and matter.
social media
- Instagram account: @official._.kurtrussell
personal life
Kurt Russell married actress Seth Hubley in 1979 after meeting her on the set of a television film. Elvis.
They had one son, Boston Russell, born in 1980, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1983. Russell has been in a long-term relationship with actress Goldie Hawn since 1984. They have one son, Wyatt Russell, born in 1986.
Filmography
Early career (1960s-1970s)
- Happened at the World’s Fair (1963)
- Guns of Diablo (1964)
- Come with me, kids! (1966)
- Unique and original family band (1968)
- Horse in Gray Flannel (1968)
- Walt Disney’s “Computer Wears Tennis Shoes” (1969)
- Elvis (1979)
1980s
- Escape from New York (1981)
- matter (1982)
- Silkwood (1983)
- Swing Shift (1984)
- Little China, Big Trouble (1986)
- Falling Water (year 1987)
1990s
- Tempering (year 1991)
- tombstone (1993)
- Stargate (1994)
- Administrative Decisions (1996)
- break down (1997)
2000s and beyond
- Vanilla Sky (2001)
- Miracle (year 2004)
- high altitude (2005)
- death certificate (2007)
- The Hateful Eight (2015)
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Christmas Chronicles (2018)
- F9: Fast and Furious Legends (2021)
net worth
Kurt Russell has a net worth of $100 million, which he has accumulated through a long and successful career in film and television.
He started out as a child actor and has now become a leading actor known for his versatility and talent. His dedication to his career has ensured that he has become a prominent figure in Hollywood.
