Harold Russell
film and television actor (1914-2002)
Harold John Avery Russell was an American World War II veteran and actor. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was the first non-professional actor to win an Academy Award for acting and the first Oscar recipient to sell his award.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1945–1980) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Inside Moves | Richard Donner | 113 min | Color | ||
| 1946 | The Best Years Of Our Lives. | William Wyler | 172 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1945 | Diary of a sergeant. ▶ | U.S. Army Pictorial Services | 780 | 16mm | B&W | sound |