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- Full name: Kurt Vogel Russell
- Born: March 17, 1951
- Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Considers Rangeley, Maine, to be his hometownMaine.rr.com: Escape From LA
- Married to actress Season Hubley from 1979 to 1984
- In a relationship with actress Goldie Hawn from 1983 to the present
- Father of Kate Hudson, Hawn's daughter from her previous marriage to Bill Hudson
- Father Bing Russell starred as Deputy Clem Foster in the television show, BonanzaMaine.rr.com: Escape From LA
- Played professional baseball for the Los Angeles Angels, then known as the Anaheim Angels
- Is a member of the Libertarian political party
- Hit in the head by a paparazzi's camera on November 23, 2008TMZ: Kurt Knocked in Head by Dumbass Pap (November 24, 2008)
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Kurt Russell is an American actor best known for his performances in Escape From New York, The Thing and Backdraft. More recently, he has starred in such films as Miracle, Poseidon and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.
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Early Life
Russell began his acting career at the age of ten, in Elvis Presley's film, It Happened at the World's Fair. He went on to play temporary roles in many television shows, including Gilligan's Island and Lost in Space. He also had a ten-year contract with The Walt Disney Company and starred in many of their films. In the early 1970s, Russell went on to play professional baseball, most notably as second base man for the Anaheim Angels (now known as the Los Angeles Angels). His baseball career ended in 1973 when he tore the rotator cuff in his right shoulder, damaging his throwing arm.ESPN: Kurt Russell: Covering the Bases (February 20, 2004)
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Kurt Russell Questions
Are Jack Russels really smart dogs? 2 AnswersDifferent breeds of dogs can be extremely intelligent in different ways. Terriers are known for their intelligence and tenacity (read: they're smart and can be ... read more
Where does the name Jack Russell come from? 1 AnswerQuote: "The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell." read more
Any one here have a Jack Russel Terrier? 2 AnswersVery good friends of ours own a JRT. He is 6'5" tall and it is funny to see him go for a jog with the dog, but they totally mesh. read more -
Kurt Russell Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- March 17, 1951: Born
- 1981: Escape From New York - IMDb listing
- 1982: The Thing - IMDb Listing
- 1983: Silkwood - IMDb Listing
- 1986: Big Trouble in Little China - IMDb Listing
- 1988: Tequila Sunrise - IMDb Listing
- 1989: Tango & Cash - IMDb Listing
- 1991: Backdraft - IMDb Listing
- 1994: Stargate - IMDb Listing
- 2001: Vanilla Sky - IMDb Listing
- 2004: Miracle - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Grindhouse - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Cutlass - IMDb Listing




