Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell is an actor with a long and vibrant career that saw him starring in several critically acclaimed films. Russell's performances have earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture for his role in "Silkwood" (1983) and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in "Elvis" (1979). His collaborations with director John Carpenter on films such as "Escape from New York" (1981) and "The Thing" (1982) have been particularly notable. Russell has also been part of successful franchises like "Fast & Furious" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he portrayed Ego in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017) and "What If...?" (2021).

Throughout his career, Russell has demonstrated a successful transition from Disney star in the 1960s and 1970s to a versatile actor in the subsequent decades. Having signed a ten-year contract with Walt Disney Productions, his first film for Disney was "Follow Me, Boys!" in 1966. Russell continued his association with Disney through successful films like "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes" and "The Barefoot Executive." In addition to his acting career, Russell also had a brief stint in baseball in the early 1970s. He has consistently acted in films throughout the 1990s and 2000s, receiving praise for his portrayal of Herb Brooks in the film "Miracle." In 2017, Russell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Off-screen, Russell is known for his libertarian views, his passion for hunting and gun rights, and his skills as an FAA-licensed private pilot. He is an Honorary Council Member of the humanitarian aviation organization Wings of Hope and was part of the Living Legends of Aviation in 2010. Russell's accomplishments extend to television as well, with appearances in shows like "Dennis the Menace," "Gunsmoke," "The Fugitive," and "Hawaii Five-O." His work has earned him nominations for awards like AARP Movies for Grownups Awards and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, and he has won Disney Legends Awards and Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, among others.