Harold Russell

film and television actor (1914-2002)
Person human Q457279
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Summary

Harold Russell was born on January 14, 1914[1], in Sydney[2]. He died on January 29, 2002[3], in Needham[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], writer[6], television actor[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,556 views/month, #5,205 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Canada[10], United States[11]
  • Educated at: Boston University[12], Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[13]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], Academy Honorary Award[16], Golden Plate Award[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Military branch: United States Army[19]
  • Commons category: Harold Russell[20]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[21]
  • Academic degree: Bachelor in Business Administration[22]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[23]
  • Family name: Russell[24]
  • Given name: Harold[25], John[26]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[27]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[28]
  • Birth name: Harold John Russell[29]
  • Different from: Harold Russell[30]
  • P14750: 3A5D-084D-83B5-35AA-EB74[31]

Why It Matters

Harold Russell has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Harold Russell born?

Harold Russell was born in Sydney[2].

Where did Harold Russell die?

Harold Russell died in Needham[4].

What did Harold Russell do for work?

Harold Russell worked as a film actor[5], writer[6], television actor[7], and actor[8].

Where did Harold Russell go to school?

Harold Russell was educated at Boston University[12] and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[13].

What awards did Harold Russell receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], Academy Honorary Award[16], and Golden Plate Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . achievement.org. achievement.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · ~2026-52483-00 · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Harold, John
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