Woodrow Tracy Harrison, better known by his stage name Woody Harrelson, is a prominent American actor who has received numerous accolades throughout his career.
He gained recognition for his role as bartender Woody Boyd on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers from 1985 to 1993, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Harrison further solidified his talent by reprising his role in the 1999 spinoff Frasier, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
His impressive resume also includes nominations for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.
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- Full name: Woodrow Tracy Harrison
- Stage name: Woody Harrelson
- Date of birth: July 23, 1961
- Age: 62 years old.
- Birthplace: Midland, Texas, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.77 m
- Parents: Charles Harrison, Diane Lou Oswald
- Siblings: Brett Harrison, Jordan Harrison
- Spouse: Laura Louis (m. 2008), Nancy Simon (m. 1985-1986)
- Children: Zoe Giordano Harrison, Makani Ravello Harrison, Danni Montana Harrison
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $70 million
early life
Woodrow Tracy Harrison, also known as Woody Harrison, was born in Midland, Texas, the son of Diane and Charles Woyed Harrison.
He and his two brothers, Jordan and Brett, grew up in a Presbyterian family. Tragically, their father, Charles, was sentenced to life in prison in 1979 for the assassination of federal judge John H. Wood II.
Woody mentioned that his father was rarely around him during his childhood. Charles died in 2007 while serving a sentence at a maximum security prison in the United States.
educate
Harrison’s family faced financial difficulties and relied on his mother’s income to make ends meet.
Despite the hardships, he attended Briarwood School in Houston, Texas. In 1973, Harrison moved to his mother’s hometown of Lebanon, Ohio.
There, he attended Lebanon High School and graduated in 1979. That same summer, he gained work experience at Kings Island Amusement Park.
While attending Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana, Woody Harrelson majored in theater and English.
While pursuing academics, he joined the Sigma Chi fraternity and formed a close friendship with classmate Mike Pence, who later became the Vice President of the United States.
Harrison completed his education and graduated from Hanover College in 1983, having built a solid foundation in drama and English, paving the way for his later successful acting career.
Profession
The actor, who is known for his versatility and talent, rose to fame playing Woody Boyd in the much-loved sitcom Cheers.
His success on television paved the way for him to flourish in the film industry, where he showcased his comedic talents in films such as Doc Hollywood and White People Can’t Jump.
However, it was his dramatic performances in films like American Psycho that really showcased his acting chops, earning him critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination.
He has become a respected and versatile actor in television and film, with roles in films such as Natural Born Killers, Bad Business, and No Country for Old Men.
Woody Harrelson has had a remarkable and varied career in television and film. He has received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as The Messenger (2009)for which he was nominated for an Oscar and became a fan favorite Zombieland (2009).
From 2012 to 2015, he transformed himself into a box-office-appealing action star with The Hunger Games film series, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Harrison continues to take on different projects and has showcased his talents in films such as Lyndon Johnson (2016) and Kate (2021).
Most recently, audiences saw him in The Takers (2019), and he has exciting new projects such as The Most Dangerous Man in America. In addition to his acting work, he has also dabbled in producing successful shows such as True Detective (2014-present).
In addition to his on-screen endeavors, Woody Harrelson is also known for his environmental activism, using his platform to raise awareness of important issues.
Awards and nominations
- Emmy Awards: He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in Cheers. He was also nominated for his performances in True Detective and Frasier.
- Oscars: Woody Harrelson has been nominated for three Oscars! He was nominated for Best Actor for American Psycho and Best Supporting Actor for The Courier and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
- Golden Globe Awards: He has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards.
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Woody Harrelson has been nominated for seven Screen Actors Guild Awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Social Media
- Instagram: @woodyharrelson
- Facebook account: Woody Harrelson
- Twitter: @WoodyHarrelson
Personal life
Woody Harrelson’s life has been a series of interesting moments. In 1985, he spontaneously married Nancy Simon, the daughter of playwright Neil Simon, in Tijuana.
Although they initially planned to annul the marriage, they divorced in 1986. In 2008, Harrison married his former assistant, Laura Louie, co-founder of an organic food delivery service. The couple still lives happily together and has three daughters: Dani, Zoe, and Makani.
They currently live in a self-sufficient community on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Harrison is known for his vegetarian lifestyle and activism for various environmental and social causes.
Filmography
- Harrison is best known for the television sitcom Cheers (1985-1993).
- He made his screen debut in 1986 with Wildcats and starred in several successful comedies in the 1990s, including Doc Hollywood (1991), White Men Can’t Jump (1992) and Bad Business (1993).
- He also appeared in more dramatic roles, such as Natural Born Killers (1994), a controversial satire on violence in the media.
- Harrison’s work in the 2000s and 2010s continued to impress critics and audiences.
- He received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Larry Flynt in Larry Flynt, U.S. Cop (1996).
- He received further acclaim for supporting roles in The Thin Red Line (1998), No Country for Old Men (2007), and The Courier (2009), earning him his second Academy Award nomination for the film, this time for Best Supporting Actor.
- He has also starred in several commercially successful films such as Zombieland (2009), The Hunger Games (2012) (and its sequel), and Bastion (2011).
In recent years, Harrison has continued to star in a number of films, including Lyndon Johnson (2016), Lyndon Johnson biopic Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), for which he received his third Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and The Robbers (2019).
net worth
Woody Harrelson is a multitalented personality, best known as an actor, playwright, and activist, who has amassed an impressive net worth of $70 million.
Throughout his career, he has captivated audiences with his diverse talents and continues to have a significant impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
His dedication to his career and passion for social and environmental causes have solidified his respected reputation in Hollywood and the activism world.
