Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell as Todd in Warner Brothers' Soldier - 1998

Biography

Born 03/17/1951

This child star found an adult career playing tough, athletic heroes and anti-heroes since the 1980s. Kurt Russell began acting at age nine as a stock player for Disney's film and TV projects. After several TV guest spots, he starred in his own Western series, "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters"...
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Highlights

  • In 2007, Starred in "Death Proof," Quentin Tarantino's half of the goretastic double feature "Grind House" a collaboration with Robert Rodriguez
  • In 2006, Starred in director Wolfgang Petersen's remake of "The Poseidon Adventure"
  • In 2005, Starred opposite Kelly Preston as superpowered parents in Walt Disney's teen comedy "Sky High"

Family & Companions

  • Goldie Hawn: together since 1982 when they met during filming of "Swing Shift"
  • grandfather: owned hotel in Maine
  • Bing Russell: father (played the sheriff for 14 years on "Bonanza"; appeared with his son in the films "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes" (1970), "Overboard" (1987) and "Tango and Cash" (1989))

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