Woody Harrelson

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Full Name
Woodrow Tracy Harrelson
Born
July 23rd, 1961
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Lebanon, Ohio, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $70 million
Partner
Laura Louie
Family
Woody Harrelson was born to Charles Harrelson and Diane Lou Oswald in Midland, Texas. His father was a convicted contract killer who spent much of Woody's life in prison. Harrelson was largely raised by his mother alongside his brothers, Jordan and Brett. He married Laura Louie in 2008 after a long-term relationship, and the couple have three daughters. They live much of the year in Hawaii and are known for their environmentally conscious lifestyle.
Top Movies
'No Country for Old Men', 'The People vs Larry Flynt', 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri', 'Natural Born Killers', 'Triangle of Sadness'
Top Shows
'Cheers', 'True Detective', 'White House Plumbers'
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture'
Fun Facts
Woody Harrelson's father, Charles Harrelson, was convicted of murdering a federal judge, a story that has often drawn public attention throughout the actor's career. ### Harrelson is a committed environmental activist and co-founded the sustainable security paper company Prairie Pulp & Paper. ### He received widespread acclaim for his performance opposite Matthew McConaughey in the first season of HBO's 'True Detective', earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
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Matthew McConaughey, Javier Bardem, Juliette Lewis, Frances McDormand, Jesse Eisenberg

Woody Harrelson is an American actor, producer and playwright whose career has spanned television, independent cinema and major Hollywood productions.

Rising to fame as bartender Woody Boyd in the sitcom ‘Cheers’, Harrelson successfully transitioned into film, earning acclaim for performances in ‘The People vs Larry Flynt’, ‘No Country for Old Men’, ‘The Messenger’, ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’, ‘The Hunger Games’ series and ‘Triangle of Sadness’. Known for his versatility across comedy and drama, Harrelson has received multiple Academy Award nominations and has become one of the most respected character actors of his generation.

Off screen, he is also recognised for his environmental activism and advocacy for sustainable living.

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Woody Harrelson is an American actor best known for 'Cheers', 'No Country for Old Men', 'The People vs Larry Flynt', 'True Detective' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.
No. Woody Harrelson has received three Academy Award nominations—twice for 'Best Supporting Actor' and once for 'Best Actor'—but has not won an Oscar.
Woody Harrelson is best known for playing Woody Boyd in 'Cheers', although his performances in 'No Country for Old Men', 'True Detective', 'The People vs Larry Flynt' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' are among his most acclaimed.
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