Awards & Winners

Harold Russell

Date of Birth 14-January-1914
Place of Birth North Sydney, Nova Scotia
(Nova Scotia)
Nationality United States of America, Canada
Also know as Harold John Russell
Profession Actor
Harold John Russell was a Canadian-American World War II veteran who became one of only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award for acting. Russell also holds the unique honor of receiving two Academy Awards for the same role.

Awards by Harold Russell

Check all the awards nominated and won by Harold Russell.

1947


Golden Globe Special Achievement Award
Honored for : The Best Years of Our Lives

Nominations 1947 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Golden Globe Special Achievement Award The Best Years of Our Lives

1946


Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Honored for : The Best Years of Our Lives
(Role: Homer Parrish)
Academy Honorary Award
Honored for : The Best Years of Our Lives
(for bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans through his appearance in The Best Years of Our Lives)

Nominations 1946 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role The Best Years of Our Lives
Role: Homer Parrish