Harold Russell

Harold Russell

Known For: Acting

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: January 14, 1914

Day of Death: January 29, 2002 (88 years old)

Place of Birth: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold 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. Russell also has the distinction of being the only performer to sell his award Oscar at auction.