Kurt Russell

Born:17. mars 1951

Place of Birth:Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kurt Russell, born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a versatile American actor with a career spanning over five decades. His journey in the entertainment industry began at the young age of 12 when he made his debut in the Western TV series "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters."

Throughout the 1970s, Russell solidified his place as a leading man in Hollywood, particularly through his collaborations with The Walt Disney Company. His portrayal of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley in the biographical film "Elvis" earned him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

In the 1980s, Russell became synonymous with anti-hero roles in cult classics directed by John Carpenter, such as "Escape from New York," "The Thing," and "Big Trouble in Little China." His dynamic performances in these films showcased his ability to embody complex and unconventional characters with charisma and depth.

Russell's filmography is a testament to his range as an actor, with notable roles in a diverse array of genres. From action-packed blockbusters like "Tango & Cash" and "Stargate" to heartfelt dramas like "Tombstone" and "Miracle," he has consistently delivered captivating performances that resonate with audiences.

In recent years, Russell has continued to captivate audiences with his memorable portrayals in popular franchises like the "Fast & Furious" series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His roles as Mr. Nobody and Ego have further showcased his versatility and enduring appeal as a seasoned actor in the industry.

Off-screen, Russell is known for his laid-back demeanor and love for adventure, which is reflected in his choice of diverse and challenging roles throughout his career. His dedication to his craft and ability to bring depth to each character he embodies have solidified his status as a Hollywood icon.

With a career marked by iconic performances, Kurt Russell remains a beloved figure in the world of entertainment, celebrated for his talent, versatility, and enduring charm. Whether portraying a rugged action hero or a charismatic anti-hero, he continues to captivate audiences with his magnetic on-screen presence and undeniable talent.

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Forrest Gump

Elvis Presley (voice) (uncredited)

1994

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Ego

2017

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Randy / Narrator

2019

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…

The Thing

MacReady

1982

In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

Furious 7

Mr. Nobody

2015

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

The Fate of the Furious

Mr. Nobody

2017

When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.

Tombstone

Wyatt Earp

1993

Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

F9

Mr. Nobody

2021

Dominic Toretto and his crew battle the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered: his forsaken brother.

Vanilla Sky

Curtis McCabe

2001

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

The Hateful Eight

John 'The Hangman' Ruth

2015

Bounty hunters seek shelter from a raging blizzard and get caught up in a plot of betrayal and deception.

Big Trouble in Little China

Jack Burton

1986

Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.

Sky High

Steve Stronghold / The Commander

2005

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

Poseidon

Robert Ramsey

2006

A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.

The Fox and the Hound

Copper (voice)

1981

When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!

Soldier

Todd 3465

1998

Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.

Deepwater Horizon

Jimmy Harrell

2016

A story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

Tango & Cash

Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash

1989

Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.

Bone Tomahawk

Sheriff Franklin Hunt

2015

During a shootout in a saloon, Sheriff Hunt injures a suspicious stranger. The doctor's assistant, wife of the local foreman, tends to him in prison. That night, the town is attacked and they both disappear—only the arrow of a cannibal tribe is found. Hunt and a few of his men go in search of the prisoner and the foreman's wife.

Escape from New York

Snake Plissken

1981

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Death Proof

Stuntman Mike

2007

Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. Covertly tracking their moves is Stuntman Mike, a scarred rebel leering from behind the wheel of his muscle car, revving just feet away.

Breakdown

Jeff Taylor

1997

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker -- who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Santa Claus

2020

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self (archive footage)

2010

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

Val

Self (archive footage)

2021

For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.

The Christmas Chronicles

Santa Claus

2018

Siblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.

Escape from L.A.

Snake Plissken

1996

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

Overboard

Dean Proffitt

1987

Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—and refuses to pay him for the project when it's done. But after Joanna accidentally falls overboard and loses her memory, Dean sees an opportunity to get even.

Backdraft

Stephen McCaffrey

1991

Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.

QT8: The First Eight

Self

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Executive Decision

David Grant

1996

Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

Elvis

Elvis Presley

1979

This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.

Interstate 60

Captain Ives

2002

An aspiring painter meets various characters and learns valuable lessons while traveling across America.

Crypto

Martin Sr.

2019

A young agent is tasked with investigating a tangled web of corruption and fraud in New York.

Miracle

Herb Brooks

2004

When college coach Herb Brooks is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe: the heavily-favored Soviet team.

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

Kurt Russell

2005

Hungry for an A-list interview that could launch him into the gossip-page stratosphere, Jiminy Glick, a small-time journalist with big aspirations and an even bigger appetite, drags his wife and kids across the country to the star-studded Toronto Film Festival. But in between the nonstop parties and all-you-can-eat buffets, Glick soon finds himself in the middle of an outrageously scandalous mystery that becomes the celebrity scoop of the decade!

Los Angeles Plays Itself

Snake Plissken in Escape From L.A. (archive footage)

2004

From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.

3000 Miles to Graceland

Michael Zane

2001

It was an ingenious enough plan: rob the Riviera Casino's count room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But Thomas Murphy decided to keep all the money for himself and shot all his partners, including recently-freed ex-con Michael Zane. With $3.2 million at stake, the Marshals Service closing in, Michael must track down Murphy.

Unlawful Entry

Michael Carr

1992

After a break-in at their house, a couple gets help from one of the cops who answered their call. He helps them install a security system, begins dropping by on short notice and unofficial patrol angling to pry into the couple's problems with the wife. The husband begins wondering if they're getting too much help.

Tequila Sunrise

Lieutenant Nick Frescia

1988

In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos. Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.

Produksjon

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Producer

2020

Escape from L.A.

Producer

1996

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.