Kurt Russell

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• To be or not to be cast in iconic roles: Does the role make an actor?

Did You Know?

• Early in his career, Kurt decided against acting and left the screen to play professional baseball. He played AA ball for the California Angels. An injury sent him back.
• Kurt signed a 10-year contract with Walt Disney Studios in 1960. It was Mr. Walt Disney himself who presented Kurt with the contract.
• Kurt was married to Season Hubley from 1979 to 1984. They have one son.
• Kurt's long-time companion is actress Goldie Hawn. They have one son, Wyatt. They have been together since 1984.
• Kurt's father is actor Bing Russell. He played the deputy sheriff on TV's "Bonanza" for six years.

Movie Highlights

Bull Durham (1988)
The role of Crash Davis in Bull Durham was actually written for Kurt by his friend, writer Ron Shelton. Regardless, the studio insisted on Kevin Costner to play the part.

Actor Credits

1. Death Proof (2007)
2. Grindhouse (2007)
3. Poseidon (2006)
4. Executive Decision / Unlawful Entry (2006)
5. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005)
6. Sky High (2005)
7. Jiminy Glick in La La Wood (2005)
8. Miracle (2004)
9. Dark Blue (2003)
10. Interstate 60 (2003)
11. Vanilla Sky (2001)
12. 3000 Miles To Graceland (2001)
13. Soldier (1998)
14. Breakdown (1997)
15. Executive Decision (1996)
16. John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. (1996)
17. Stargate (1994)
18. Tombstone (1993)
19. Unlawful Entry (1992)
20. Captain Ron (1992)
21. Backdraft (1991)
22. Winter People (1989)
23. Tango & Cash (1989)
24. Tequila Sunrise (1988)
25. Overboard (1987)
26. Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
27. The Best Of Times (1986)
28. The Mean Season (1985)
29. Swing Shift (1984)
30. Silkwood (1983)
31. The Thing (1982)
32. Escape From New York (1981)
33. Used Cars (1980)
34. Amber Waves (1980)
35. Elvis (1979)
36. Christmas Miracle In Caufield, U.S.A. (1977)
37. The Christmas Coal Mine Miracle (1977)
38. The Quest (1976)
39. The Longest Drive (1976)
40. The Deadly Tower (1975)
41. Search For The Gods (1975)
42. The Strongest Man In The World (1975)
43. Superdad (1974)
44. Charley And The Angel (1973)
45. Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
46. The Barefoot Executive (1971)
47. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1970)
48. One And Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
49. Guns In The Heather (1968)
50. Spy Busters (1968)
51. Mosby's Marauders (1967)
52. Guns Of Diablo (1964)
53. It Happened At The World's Fair (1963)
54. Police Story: The Complete First Season

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