Kurt Russell

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Name:
Kurt Russell
Real name:
Kurt Vogel Russell
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Birth date:
(74 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
172 lb (78 kg)
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Kurt Russell - biography

Kurt Russell is an old-school actor beloved by audiences worldwide for his magnetic charisma and compelling performances. Elvis Presley, police detective, fireman, psychopath – just a sampling of the brilliant roles that have earned him prestigious film awards throughout his career. His net worth is around $70 million.
In the photo - Kurt Russell
In the photo - Kurt Russell

Childhood. The beginning of acting.

Kurt Russell was born on March 17, 1951, in the family of Bing Russell. In the late 50s, 30-year-old Bing – a former basketball star who owned an upscale restaurant in New Port – fulfilled his dream of acting in movies and became a popular actor, while his wife Louise left her dancing career to focus entirely on raising their children: three daughters and a son.

One day, his father brought 6-year-old Kurt to the set of the cowboy series Sugarfoot, launching the little actor into a four-season run on the popular TV show.
Kurt Russell in his youth
Kurt Russell in his youth
At school, Kurt was hardly the best student – he often missed classes for filming, while devoting his free time to sports with dreams of becoming a professional basketball player.

In 1963, Kurt became a regular on the TV show The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, and in 1965 he appeared in the Disney film Follow Me, Boys!, which featured Golden Hollywood era stars like Freddie McMurray and Lillian Gish.
Kurt Russell in his youth
Kurt Russell in his youth
During this time, Kurt still dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, but ruptured shoulder ligaments ended those plans.

The contract his parents signed with Disney on Kurt's behalf required the young actor to participate in various shows and TV series, so from 1966 to 1969 he made occasional TV appearances before being called up for military service after graduation.
After finishing school Kurt served 5 years in the National Guard
After finishing school Kurt served 5 years in the National Guard
After serving 5 years in the National Guard, Kurt returned to acting with a role in the dramatic thriller The Deadly Tower, based on real events, where he played student Charles Whitman. The 24-year-old actor, in excellent physical shape and possessing great acting talent, skillfully portrayed the transformation of an ordinary American guy who became one of the first mass shooters. This performance became key to the film's success and launched Kurt Russell's rising career.

Big cinema

In the 1979 film Elvis, later hailed as one of the best movies about the King of Rock and Roll, the young actor brilliantly captured the essence of the legendary singer, earning him an Emmy nomination and widespread recognition for his talent. Critics praised Kurt's uncanny resemblance to his character, his masterful portrayal of the King's tragic life, and the infectious energy he brought to the role.
Elvis Presley (left) and Kurt Russell (right)
Elvis Presley (left) and Kurt Russell (right)
The following year, Kurt showcased his comedic chops in Used Cars alongside Deborah Harmon and Jack Warden. In the 1981 sci-fi action thriller Escape from New York, Russell's character must rescue both the world and the American president, played by Donald Pleasance. The film was included in the 100 best science fiction movies of all time. The role of Snake Plissken was originally written for Tommy Lee Jones, but after seeing Russell audition, director John Carpenter knew he'd found his perfect hero. Charles Bronson also competed for the role.
A scene from Used Cars
A scene from Used Cars
From 1982 to 1986, his career soared as Kurt landed leading roles in several films, cementing his status as Hollywood's hottest young star.

Best films

The comedy Overboard, in which Kurt played the role of a rude father with many children, who decided to re-educate a spoiled lady, is considered one of the best in the actor's collection. This comedy, firmly established as one of the best movies ever made, starred Kurt alongside Goldie Hawn.
Kurt Russell in Overboard
Kurt Russell in Overboard
Alongside Mel Gibson, Raul Julia, and Michelle Pfeiffer the actor also starred in the cult crime thriller Tequila Sunrise, where he played a policeman forced to choose between friendship, love, and professional duty.
A scene from Tequila Sunrise
A scene from Tequila Sunrise
Russell also worked with Sylvester Stallone in the comedy thriller Tango & Cash. Andrei Konchalovsky's hilarious tale about two rival cops each trying to prove they're the best became one of the decade's funniest police comedies.
Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone
Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone
Between 1990 and 2000, Russell appeared in more than twenty films, each showcasing new dimensions of his acting range. His most significant works of this period are considered to be the role of a firefighter in the thriller Backdraft, which also featured Robert De Niro, the role of Colonel O'Neill in the fantasy adventure film Stargate, and the role of Snake Plissken in Escape from Los Angeles, where the actor once again saved the future world from moral collapse.

As the 21st century arrived, cinema underwent massive changes that left many old-school actors behind, thanks to the rise of action movies packed with special effects. However, this had no effect on Russell's career.
Young actor Kurt Russell
Young actor Kurt Russell
In the 2004 film about the legendary 1980 hockey showdown between the USA and USSR national teams, Russell played the coach who motivated his players to victory against seemingly impossible odds. The film also featured Kenneth Welsh and Noah Emmerich.

Russell also took on the role of a psychotic killer who turned his car into a weapon of death in the 2007 thriller Death Proof. Playing a psychopath who fatally underestimated his victims and became prey himself, Russell surprised fans and proved he could tackle any role. The three fierce women who turned the tables on their predator were played by Vanessa Ferlito, Sidney Tamiia Poitier, Jordan Ladd, and Rosario Dawson. The director of the picture was the master of the bloody action movies Quentin Tarantino.
Death Proof - trailer
In the 2011 sports drama-fantasy Touchback, the actor appeared with Brian Presley and Marc Blucas, while in the 2013 comedy The Art of the Steal he worked with Catherine Winnick and Kenneth Welsh.

In the thriller The Hateful Eight the actor once again collaborated with Quentin Tarantino, playing one of the bounty hunters. Other villains in this standout 2015 thriller were played by Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Madsen, and Tim Roth.
The Hateful Eight - trailer
Kurt Russell took on the role of Mr. Nobody, joining the star-studded Fast and the Furious franchise in the 2015 and 2017 installments. He also starred in the magical 2018 Christmas comedy The Christmas Chronicles, the actor appeared in the guise of Santa Claus, who teams up with kids to save Christmas. The role of Mrs. Santa was performed by Goldie Hawn. This kind and beautiful fairy tale also featured Oliver Hudson.

Since 2018, Russell has been working on Crypto, which tells about the appearance of cryptocurrencies. The actor stars alongside Luke Hemsworth and Alexis Bledel.
Kurt Russell now
Kurt Russell now

Kurt Russell – personal life

The incredible love story of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn is considered one of Hollywood's greatest romances, but Goldie was not the first choice of the actor.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Russell married Season Hubley early in his rise to Hollywood stardom, and but despite welcoming a son in 1980, their marriage didn't last. The romance with Goldie Hawn, who the actor knew since his youth, began in 1984, and in 1986 the couple already had a son, Wyatt. Russell raised Goldie's children from her marriage to musician Bill Hudson as his own, and they responded with reciprocal love. Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson warmly remember their childhood and call Kurt their real father.
Kurt and Goldie with children
Kurt and Goldie with children
Hawn is older than Kurt by five years. Despite the fact that they have been together since 1984, the actors are not married. The couple lives on a ranch in California, enjoying visits from their children and grandchildren.

Kurt Russell now

Quentin Tarantino's thriller Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiered in 2019. In the film, Russell stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Damian Lewis, Tim Roth, and Margot Robbie. The film centers on the story of notorious Hollywood killer Charles Manson, one of whose victims was Roman Polanski's wife. It is known that Polanski will also take part in his colleague's film.
On Upon A Time In Hollywood: Trailer

Kurt Russell: latest news and articles

  • Ooh, have you watched The Hateful Eight ??? In my opinion, it`s a masterpiece movie with Kurt
    2021-05-17 11:02:14
  • Nowadays young people now say «crush». Well, once upon a time this great actor Russell was my «crush»;))
    2021-04-18 13:01:16
  • For me, Kurt Russell is a cult actor of all time. I love him. And how many wonderful films he presented to fans...
    2021-04-05 17:47:10
  • I watched «Elvis» with Russell for a looong time. From that moment he amazed me!
    2021-02-28 11:44:23
  • I agree with the opinion that Kurt Russell is the king of transformations. I have been following his work for several years.
    2021-02-21 17:16:32
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