Harold Russell

Born:January 14, 1914

Place of Birth:North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died:January 29, 2002

Known For:Acting

Biography

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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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Acting

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The Best Years of Our Lives

Homer Parrish

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