Kurt Russell

Date of Birth: March 17, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Kurt Vogel Russell is an American actor who has been a significant figure in the entertainment industry for over five decades. Born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts, he began his acting career at a young age, appearing in television series such as “The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters” (1963–1964). Russell transitioned to film with his role in “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes” (1969), produced by Walt Disney Productions, where he became a notable Disney star of the 1970s. He gained further fame with roles in films such as “Escape from New York” (1981), “The Thing” (1982), and “Big Trouble in Little China” (1986), all directed by John Carpenter. Throughout his career, Russell has demonstrated versatility by starring in a variety of genres, including action, comedy, and drama. Notable films in his later career include “Tombstone” (1993), “Stargate” (1994), “Death Proof” (2007), “The Hateful Eight” (2015), and the “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017). He has received several award nominations, including an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. Russell’s long-term partnership with actress Goldie Hawn has also been a topic of public interest. The couple has been together since 1983 and has one son, Wyatt Russell, who is also an actor.

5 Interesting Facts about Kurt Russell

1. Kurt Russell played professional baseball in the minor leagues and was a switch-hitting second baseman until a shoulder injury ended his sports career.

2. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the television film “Elvis” (1979), in which he portrayed Elvis Presley.

3. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been together since 1983 but have never married.

4. He voiced the character Ego the Living Planet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017).

5. Kurt Russell’s father, Bing Russell, was also an actor and owned the Portland Mavericks, a minor league baseball team.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kurt Russell

1. “I seem to attract characters that are crazy.”

2. “I got a kick out of the fact that I was larger than life.”

3. “If it hadn’t been for video tape, I might have become a baseball player.”

4. “I always look forward, not back.”

5. “To going from working in the minors to working in the majors, it’s like going from crawling to flying.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Kurt Russell is estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

Kurt Russell has one son with Goldie Hawn, named Wyatt Russell, who was born on July 10, 1986. Wyatt is also an actor and former professional hockey player. Additionally, Kurt Russell is a stepfather to Goldie Hawn’s children from her previous marriage, Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, who are also actors.