Personal Info
Birth date
1951-03-17 (74 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as
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Kurt Russell
Biography
Kurt Vogel Russell (born March 17, 1951) is an American actor. At 12, he began acting in the Western TV series The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963–1964). In the late 1960s, he signed a ten-year contract with The Walt Disney Company, where he starred as Dexter Riley in films such as The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969), Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972), and The Strongest Man in the World (1975). For his portrayal of rock and roll superstar Elvis Presley in Elvis (1979), he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. According to Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies, Russell became the studio's top star of the 1970s. Russell was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his performance in Mike Nichols's Silkwood (1983). Also in the 1980s, he starred in several films directed by John Carpenter in which he played anti-hero roles: the futuristic action film Escape from New York (1981), its sequel Escape from L.A.(1996), the horror film The Thing (1982), and the kung-fu comedy action film Big Trouble in Little China (1986). Russell starred in various other films, including Used Cars (1980), The Best of Times (1986), Overboard (1987), Tango & Cash (1989), Backdraft (1991), Tombstone (1993), Stargate (1994), Executive Decision (1996), Breakdown (1997), Vanilla Sky (2001), Miracle (2004), Sky High (2005), Death Proof (2007), The Hateful Eight (2015) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). He also appeared in the Fast & Furious franchise as Mr. Nobody (starring in Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), and F9 (2021)). He also portrayed Ego in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) instalments Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and What If...?(2021), and played the role of Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles (2018) and The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020).
Filmography
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.3
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".What If...?
8.081
Overview:
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.The Graham Norton Show
7.184
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.The Mike Douglas Show
5.4
Overview:
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.Smurfs
6.023
Overview:
When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.The Fugitive
7.2
Overview:
Richard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route to death row, Kimble's train derails and crashes, allowing him to escape and begin a cross-country search for the real killer, a "one-armed man". At the same time, Dr. Kimble is hounded by the authorities, most notably dogged by Police Lieutenant Philip Gerard.Hawaii Five-O
7.122
Overview:
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".The Virginian
6.344
Overview:
The Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth, the Grainger brothers, and Colonel Alan MacKenzie. It is the setting for a variety of stories, many more based on character and relationships than the usual western.The View
4.298
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.Love, American Style
6.105
Overview:
An anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three, and four short stories or vignettes within an hour about versions of love and romance.Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.4
Overview:
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.Forrest Gump
8.466
Overview:
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
7.73
Overview:
After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.Daniel Boone
6.9
Overview:
Daniel Boone is an American action-adventure television series starring Fess Parker as Daniel Boone that aired from September 24, 1964 to September 10, 1970 on NBC for 165 episodes, and was made by 20th Century Fox Television. Ed Ames co-starred as Mingo, Boone's Cherokee friend, for the first four seasons of the series. Albert Salmi portrayed Boone's companion Yadkin in season one only. Dallas McKennon portrayed innkeeper Cincinnatus. Country Western singer-actor Jimmy Dean was a featured actor as Josh Clements during the 1968–1970 seasons. Actor and former NFL football player Rosey Grier made regular appearances as Gabe Cooper in the 1969 to 1970 season. The show was broadcast "in living color" beginning in fall 1965, the second season, and was shot entirely in California and Kanab, Utah.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.2
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.Django Unchained
8.184
Overview:
With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
7.4
Overview:
Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…The F.B.I.
5.391
Overview:
The F.B.I. is an American television series that was broadcast on ABC from 1965 to 1974. It was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, and the characters almost always drove Ford vehicles in the series. Alcoa was co-sponsor of Season One only.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
7.611
Overview:
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4
Overview:
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.Furious 7
7.224
Overview:
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.Lost in Space
7.1
Overview:
The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The voyage is sabotaged time and again by an inept stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith. The family's spaceship, Jupiter II, also carries a friendly robot who endures an endless stream of abuse from Dr. Smith, but is a trusted companion of young Will RobinsonThe High Chaparral
6.5
Overview:
The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions, was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network. The theme song was also written and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who also scored the two-hour pilot.The Thing
8.1
Overview:
A twelve-man team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror...And becomes one of them.Gunsmoke
6.59
Overview:
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.7
Overview:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.The Fate of the Furious
6.862
Overview:
When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.Acting
TBAThe Madison (1 Episode) as Unknown
2025Smurfs as Ron (voice)
2025Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks as Self
2025The Rivals of Amziah King as Unknown
2023Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (10 Episodes) as Lee Shaw
2023Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as Self - 'Ego' (archive footage)
2021What If...? (2, 1 Episode) as Ego (voice), Ego / Ego's Computer / Ego's Army (voice)
2021F9 as Mr. Nobody
2021Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age as Self - Actor (archive footage)
2021Marvel Studios Legends (3 Episodes) as Ego (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend as Self (archive footage)
2020The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two as Santa Claus
2020You Cannot Kill David Arquette as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star as Self
2020Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives as Self
2020The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault as (archive footage)
2020A Love Letter To Making Movies as Self
2019QT8: The First Eight as Self
2019Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood as Randy / Narrator
2019Crypto as Martin Sr.
2018The Christmas Chronicles as Santa Claus
2017Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as Ego
2017The Fate of the Furious as Mr. Nobody
2016Deepwater Horizon as Jimmy Harrell
2015The Hateful Eight as John 'The Hangman' Ruth
2015Bone Tomahawk as Sheriff Franklin Hunt
2015Furious 7 as Mr. Nobody
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (1 Episode) as Self
2014The Battered Bastards of Baseball as Himself
2013The Art of the Steal as Crunch Calhoun
2011Touchback as Coach Hand
2007Cutlass as Dad
2007Death Proof as Stuntman Mike
2007Grindhouse as Stuntman Mike (segment "Death Proof")
2007The Graham Norton Show (3 Episodes) as Self
2006Poseidon as Robert Ramsey
2005Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story as Ben Crane
2005Sky High as Steve Stronghold / The Commander
2005Jiminy Glick in Lalawood as Kurt Russell
2004Los Angeles Plays Itself as Snake Plissken in Escape From L.A. (archive footage)
2004John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies as Self
2004Miracle as Herb Brooks
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (1 Episode) as Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2 Episodes) as Self
2002Dark Blue as Eldon Perry
2002Interstate 60 as Captain Ives
2001Vanilla Sky as Curtis McCabe
2001America | A Tribute to Heroes as Self
20013000 Miles to Graceland as Michael Zane
1998Soldier as Todd 3465
1998The Thing: Terror Takes Shape as Self
1998The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1 Episode) as Self
1998Lost In Space Forever as Quano (archive footage)
1997The View (2 Episodes) as Self
1997Breakdown as Jeff Taylor
1996E! True Hollywood Story (1 Episode) as Unknown
1996Escape from L.A. as Snake Plissken
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1996Executive Decision as David Grant
1994Stargate as Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil
1994Forrest Gump as Elvis Presley (voice) (uncredited)
1993Tombstone as Wyatt Earp
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1992Captain Ron as Captain Ron
1992Unlawful Entry as Michael Carr
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2 Episodes) as Self
1991Backdraft as Stephen McCaffrey
1991Voices That Care as Self - Choir Member
1989Tango & Cash as Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash
1989Winter People as Wayland Jackson
1988Tequila Sunrise as Lieutenant Nick Frescia
1987Overboard as Dean Proffitt
1986Big Trouble in Little China as Jack Burton
1986The Best of Times as Reno Hightower
1985The Mean Season as Malcolm Anderson
1984Swing Shift as Lucky Lockhart
1983Silkwood as Drew Stephens
1982The Thing as MacReady
1982The Making of 'The Thing' as Self
1981The Fox and the Hound as Copper (voice)
1981Escape from New York as Snake Plissken
1980Used Cars as Rudy Russo
1980Amber Waves as Larry Koenig
1979Bringing A Legend To Life as Himself
1979Elvis as Elvis Presley
1977Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. as Johnny
1976The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 as Morgan 'Two Persons' Beaudine
1976The Quest as Morgan 'Two Persons' Beaudine
1976The Quest (16 Episodes) as Morgan Beaudine
1976The Quest: The Longest Drive as Morgan 'Two Persons' Beaudine
1975The Deadly Tower as Charles Whitman
1975Search for the Gods as Shan Mullins
1975The Strongest Man in the World as Dexter Riley
1974The New Land (13 Episodes) as Bo Larsen
1974Harry O (1 Episode) as Unknown
1973Superdad as Bart
1973Charley and the Angel as Ray Ferris
1973Police Story (1 Episode) as Unknown
1972Hec Ramsey (11 Episodes) as Matthias Kane
1972Now You See Him, Now You Don't as Dexter Reilly
1971Fools' Parade as Johnny Jesus
1971The Barefoot Executive as Steven Post
1970Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? as Narrator
1970Disneyland Showtime as Self
1969The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as Dexter Riley
1969Love, American Style (1 Episode) as Johnny
1969Then Came Bronson (1 Episode) as William P. Lovering
1969Room 222 (1 Episode) as Unknown
1969Guns in the Heather as Rich Evans
1968The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit as Ronnie Gardner
1968Hawaii Five-O (1 Episode) as Peter Valchek
1968The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band as Sidney Bower
1967The High Chaparral (1 Episode) as Dan Rondo
1967Mosby's Marauders as Pvt. Willie Prentiss
1966Follow Me, Boys! as Whitey
1966The Road West (29 Episodes) as Jay Baker
1965The F.B.I. (1 Episode) as Dan Winslow
1965Laredo (1 Episode) as Unknown
1965Lost in Space (1 Episode) as Quano
1965The Legend of Jesse James (1 Episode) as Elick Harte
1964Guns of Diablo as Jamie McPheeters
1964Gilligan's Island (1 Episode) as Unknown
1964Daniel Boone (1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as William Craig, Mathew, Jed, Paul Bickford, Nathan Jarrett
1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1 Episode) as Christopher Larson
1963The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (26 Episodes) as Jamie McPheeters
1963The Fugitive (1, 1 Episode) as Philip Gerard Jr., Eddie
1963It Happened at the World's Fair as Child who kicks Mike at the fair (uncredited)
1962Our Man Higgins (31 Episodes) as Bobby
1962The Virginian (1, 1 Episode) as Toby Shea, Andy Denning
1962Sam Benedict (1 Episode) as Unknown
1961The Mike Douglas Show (1 Episode) as Self
1955Gunsmoke (1, 1 Episode) as Packy, Buck Henry Woolfe
1953The Oscars (1 Episode) as Self
Crew
2012Django Unchained ... Thanks
Writing
1996Escape from L.A. ... Screenplay