Harold Russell

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

Summary

Harold Russell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sydney[2]. He was born on January 14, 1914[3]. He passed away in Needham[4]. He died on January 29, 2002[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], writer[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,119 views/month, #5,205 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Harold Russell's place of birth was Sydney[2].
  • Harold Russell passed away in Needham[4].
  • Harold Russell was born on January 14, 1914[3].
  • Harold Russell died on January 29, 2002[5].
  • Harold Russell died on 2002[10].
  • Harold Russell held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Harold Russell held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Harold Russell worked as a film actor[6].
  • Harold Russell worked as a writer[7].
  • Harold Russell's professions included television actor[8].
  • Harold Russell was educated at Boston University[13].
  • Harold Russell's education included a stint at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[14].
  • Harold Russell received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[15].
  • Harold Russell received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Harold Russell received the Academy Honorary Award[17].
  • Harold Russell received the Golden Plate Award[18].
  • Harold Russell is recorded as male[19].
  • Harold Russell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Harold Russell's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • Harold Russell's Commons category is recorded as Harold Russell[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Harold Russell earned the academic degree of Bachelor in Business Administration[24].
  • Harold Russell was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Harold Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[26].
  • Harold Russell's given name is recorded as Harold[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sydney[2], Harold Russell… he was born on January 14, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at Boston University[13], a research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1869[30], headquartered in Boston[31] and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1977[34]. Harold Russell earned the academic degree of Bachelor in Business Administration[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], writer[7], and television actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[15], an Academy Awards[35], in United States[36], founded in 1936[37]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], a commemorative plaque[38], in United States[39]; Academy Honorary Award[17], an Academy Awards[40], in United States[41], founded in 1928[42]; and Golden Plate Award[18], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1961[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 29, 2002[5] and 2002[10]. Harold Russell died in Needham[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].

Why It Matters

Harold Russell ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,119 views/month, #5,205 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

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 film actor[6], writer[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Harold Russell go to school?

Harold Russell was educated at Boston University[13] and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[14].

What awards did Harold Russell receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[15], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], Academy Honorary Award[17], and Golden Plate Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Harold, John
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