Kurt Russell is a man who has come a long way towards an acting career. Through life's obstacles, with the help of strength of character, he was able to achieve overwhelming success. Everyone knows this actor from his popular films. His life story is very interesting and motivating.
Kurt Vogel Russell was born on March 17, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts. From childhood, young Kurt dreamed of getting on TV screens and showing people all his talent. Willpower, fortitude and dedication are the qualities that helped Kurt achieve success and world fame. But what did he go through to achieve this? How did he manage to get into world actors? This article will tell you about it.
Childhood
Born into the family of an actor and a dancer. Living with the family, Kurt realized that cinema is an art. His father Bing Russell was also an actor. But Kurt since childhood was very fond of playing baseball and dreamed of making a career as a baseball player. And besides, his father was also going to make a career as an athlete, but quit the sport due to injury. And so, the young Russell decided to try his first attempts on the set of a baseball movie and at the same time see his baseball idol Mickey Matl. But unfortunately, the role was not given to Kurt, as he was too small.
First successes in cinema
But the very young Kurt did not stop there and was constantly on the set. His first debut was in the 1962-1963 television series Sam Benedict at the age of 10. It was after this debut that they began to invite him to the filming of the films of the Walt Disney studio, which signed a contract with the young talent for ten years. After that, rumors began to circulate about Russell, about the birth of a new star, and the actor already spent time constantly on the set, and not at the school desk. After leaving school, Kurt was drafted into the National Guard. There were no special memories of the service, only that I had to get out of bed very early.
Sport
Returning from service, Kurt understood and was motivated to play baseball rather than work in show business. He played minor league baseball for the California Angels for several years. But alas, here the fate of his father repeated itself: Russell Jr. gets a shoulder injury and retires from baseball.
Further roles
For about fifteen years in 70s films, he played the anachronistic heroes of the 50s: healthy, white-toothed teenagers in Disney films. He would have remained the eternal actor of the Disney studio if he had not been chosen to play the king of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley in John Carpenter's television movie "Elvis" (1979). Where she received an Emmy nomination. It was a major step in the career of an actor. This film made Kurt an "adult" actor.
After that, Kurt played in many films: very successfully played the role of Dexter in the film "Computer in sneakers", as well as in the films "Father, can I borrow a car?" York "(1981)," Something "(1982)," Big Trouble in Little China "(1986)," Escape from Los Angeles "(1996)," Used Cars "(1980)," Drunken Dawn "(1988) marked the heyday of Russell's film career.
In 1985, the actor played the role of a brave and courageous reporter in Philip Borsos's film Bad Season.
In 1986, the actor took up the film "The Best of Times", where he played the amazing role of Reno, and this role brought full fame.
In 1989, Kurt Russell played the role of Cash opposite Sylvester Stallone in Tango and Cash. The film was loved by those who love action movies and were especially impressed by Kurt's performance.
After that he played in the thriller "Backdraft" by Ron as a valiant firefighter. In 1992, in Jonathan Kaplan's film "Intrusion," where Michael rescued his family from a maniac policeman.
In his entire career, he starred in only one remake of Escape from Los Angeles, which was filmed 17 years after the original Escape from New York.
In 1998, Paul Anderson's fantastic action movie The Soldier was not a very successful attempt by the actor to repeat the success. On the set of the film, Russell broke his leg.
In 2000, the eminent Russell and Costner starred together in the action movie 3000 Miles to Graceland. The film was nominated for the 2001 Golden Raspberry Award. In 2001, a film with the participation of Kurt Russell "Vanilla Sky" was released. This film was filled with viewers thanks to a wonderful acting ensemble: Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz. In the same year, the actor starred in the film "America: A Tribute to Heroes".
Currently, he starred in such popular films as:
- Guardians of the Galaxy. Part 2 (2017);
- The Hateful Eight (2015);
- Deepwater Horizon (2016);
- other.
Personal life
80s Kurt found his love in the image of the gorgeous actress Goldie Hawn, a charming woman and talented actress, an Oscar winner. They met on the set of Swing Swing (1984) and since then Kurt and Goldie have been together. Their marriage is considered one of the most solid and exemplary in Hollywood. Today, Kurt and his wife are raising two sons: Boston - from the first short marriage with the actress Sison Hubley, and Wyatt - from Goldie.
The family lives on a secluded ranch near Aspen.
Hobby
As for hobbies, Russell loves hunting and has been bullied by animal rights activists. For the opportunity to hunt in the company of the actor, wealthy admirers of his talent paid 10 thousand dollars each. Despite the fact that all the money and game was donated to a fund to help disadvantaged Americans, and forty thousand homeless people received a steak for the holiday, this hunt was very expensive for Russell. A week later, two of the most influential publications appealed to the Hollywood community with a call to end all relations with the actor and not invite him to their films. Of course, no one heeded the calls, but since then Russell has been branded as "politically incorrect."
He is also a member of the Libertarian Party, the third largest in the United States.
To this day, the actor has starred in many films, despite his age, he independently performs many tricks. This is a great example of a talented actor. I wish Kurt continued success in his films.
