Harold John Avery Russell was an American World War II veteran and actor. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was the first non-professional actor to win an Academy Award for acting and the first Oscar recipient to sell his award.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marriage CounselingMovie | Peter | 111 |
| 1988 | China BeachSeries | — | 74 |
| 1979 | Trapper John, M.D.Series | — | 65 |
| 1973 | The American Film Institute Salute to ...Series | Self | 59 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 34 |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our LivesMovie | Homer Parrish | 32 |
| 1945 | Diary of a SergeantMovie | Himself (uncredited) | 31 |