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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was a Canadian-American World War II veteran who became one of only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award for acting (the other being Haing S. Ngor). Russell also holds the unique honor of receiving two Academy Awards for the same role. Russell also has the distinction of being the only performer to sell his award Oscar at auction.
Harold Russell was a Canadian-American World War II veteran who gained recognition as a non-professional actor, celebrated for his role in the classic drama The Best Years of Our Lives.
He is unique in film history for winning two Academy Awards for the same role, the only actor to ever sell his Oscar at auction, and his status as one of the few non-professionals to win an acting Oscar. Discover his filmography on Mood.
Beyond his debut in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), his credits include the documentary Diary of a Sergeant (1945), Inside Moves (1980), and Dogtown (1997).