Actor
Harold Russell
Born 1914-01-14Died 2002-01-29aged 88
Harold Russell (1914–2002) is best known for The Best Years of Our Lives.
Harold John Avery Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was an American World War II veteran and actor. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was the first non-professional actor to win an Academy Award for acting and the first Oscar recipient to sell his award.