The Best Years of Our Lives
1947
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Harold John Avery Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was an American World War II veteran. 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 an 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. Wikipedia
- January 14, 1914, North Sydney, Canada
- January 29, 2002, Needham, Massachusetts, United States
- Heart attack
- Betty Marshalsea(m 1981 - 2002), Rita Russell-Nixon(m 1944 - 1978)
- Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Boston University
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