Harold Russell

Harold Russell

Harold John 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.

Read more about Harold Russell:  Background, The Best Years of Our Lives, Later Years, Filmography

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