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Harold John Avery Russell [1] [2] (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was an American World War II veteran. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was the first non-professional actor to ...
Harold Kussell was born on 5 April 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for New Faces of 1937 (1937), There Goes the Groom (1937) and Love Island (1952). He died on 5 May 1996 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, USA.
Harold Russell played Homer Parish. For this role he received 2 Oscars, a Best Supporting and one for being an inspiration to all returning veterans. He is the only actor to receive 2 Oscars for the same role.
Feb 1, 2002 · Harold Russell, a disabled veteran of World War II who won two Academy Awards for his performance in the 1946 movie ''The Best Years of Our Lives,'' died on...
Harold Kussell was born on 5 April 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for New Faces of 1937 (1937), There Goes the Groom (1937) and Love Island (1952). He died on 5 May 1996 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, USA.
May 5, 1996 · Harold Kussell is known as an Screenplay, Adaptation, and Associate Producer. Some of his work includes There Goes the Groom and New Faces of 1937.
Dec 10, 2016 · Harold Russell, double amputee, who won an Academy Award for his first and only previous film,”The Best Years of Our Lives,” and is now at work on Richard Donner’s film “Inside movies.” (Martha...
