Woody Harrelson — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

💥Woodrow Tracy Harrelson. Born in Midland, Texas, USA. He was the first son among 3 children. His father was convicted of murdering a judge and was barely involved in raising him, while his mother worked as a secretary. He attended Lebanon High School. He works as an actor and producer. Since 2008, he has been married to Laura Louie, and the couple has 3 children: daughters Deni and Zoe and son Makani.

🏆Major awards🏆: Emmy (1989) [Cheers], Oscar nomination (1996) [The People vs. Larry Flynt], Oscar nomination (2009) [The Messenger], Oscar nomination (2017) [Three Billboards Outside Ebbing].

🎬Major projects🎬: "Zombieland" (2009), "Cheers" (1985), "White Men Can't Jump" (1992), "The Hunger Games" (2012), "Venom 2" (2021), "Triangle of Sadness" (2022).

⭐Fun fact⭐: Woody is known for his love of yoga and meditation.

Filmography

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2007 No Country for Old Men Carson Wells

1992 White Men Can't Jump Billy Hoyle

2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story Beckett

Awards & recognition

1 wins · 2 nominations · 2 Award ceremony

Screen Actors Guild Awards 1 wins

Best Cast No Country for Old Men 2008

MTV Movie & TV Awards 2 nominations

Best Kiss White Men Can't Jump 1993
Best On-Screen Duo White Men Can't Jump 1993

Interesting facts

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1
The actor sang in the groups Manly Moondog and The Three Kool Hats under the pseudonym Moonlights.
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Is one of the directors of the 'Ex'pression Center For New Media' and the school of arts in Emeryville.
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Known as a staunch supporter of veganism and marijuana legalization.
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Real name is Woodrow Tracy Harrelson.
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Woody has three daughters: Deni Montana (March 5, 1994), Zoe Giordano (September 22, 1996), and Makani Ravello (June 3, 2006).
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Brother of actors Jordan Harrelson and Brett Harrelson.
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Graduated from Hanover College, where he studied art.
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His career began in New York theater on Broadway, where he performed as an understudy in Neil Simon's play "Biloxi Blues."
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When he was 7 years old, his father was imprisoned for murder (10 years later he shot a judge and received a life sentence).
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The middle son in the family.
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In 1990, People magazine included Woody Harrelson in its list of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.