Kurt Russell Biography, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Wife & Net Worth

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Kurt Russell Biography

At the age of 12, American actor Kurt Russell made his studio’s top star of the 1970s, according to Turner Classic Movies’ Robert Osborne, in the Western series The Travels of Jamie McPheeters (1963–1964). In the late 1960s, he agreed to a ten-year deal with The Walt Disney Company, and over the next few decades, he played the character of Dexter Riley in movies including Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, and The Strongest Man in the World.

Kurt Russell Age and Birthday; How old is Kurt Russell?

Kurt Vogel Russell is 72 years old and was born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the United States of America. He normally celebrates his birthday on March 17th every year. READ ALSO: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Marriage: Why they never Married

Kurt Russell’s Nationality and Ethnicity

Russell is an American citizen of English-Irish descent.

Kurt Russell Height and Weight; Measurements

Russell stands at an average height of 5 feet 11 inches which is approximately 1.78 meters. Further maintains an average body weight of around 80kg/175lb. His other body measurements are 32-26-13 inches.

Kurt Russell Education Background

Russell attended Thousand Oaks High School in California where he played second base during his high school baseball career. He graduated from there in 1969. He also participated in the 146th Tactical Airlift Wing, which was then headquartered in Van Nuys, while serving in the California Air National Guard.

Kurt Russell’s Parents and Siblings; Family History

Russell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the United States of America to caring and supportive parents. He was born at Wesson Maternity Hospital in Springfield to his father, Bing Russell, an actor, and his mother, Louise Julia Russell, a dancer.

Additionally, Russell has three sisters, Jill Franco, Jamie, and Jody, and the siblings grew up in Los Angeles. His sister Jill is the mother of baseball star Matt Franco, and his father, Bing, was a professional baseball player.

Kurt Russell Wife/Spouse; Is Kurt Russell married?

Kurt has been in a romantic relationship with Goldie Hawn since Valentine’s Day 1983. Hawn is an award-winning actress, producer, and singer, and the two first met while filming The One and Only, Genuine Original Family Band in 1966.

The two have a son named Wyatt Russell who was born on July 10, 1986, and they celebrated 35 years together in 2018. The couple received stars in a double-star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their achievements in motion pictures on May 4, 2017.

They have residences in Palm Beach, Santa Ynez Valley, Brentwood, Snowmass, Vancouver, and Manhattan. Previously, Russell married actress Season Hubley, whom he met while filming Elvis (1979), and had a son, Boston who was born on February 16, 1980, before divorcing in 1983.

Goldie Hawn Kurt Russell

Russell has been in a romantic relationship with Goldie Hawn since Valentine’s Day 1983. Hawn is an award-winning actress, producer, and singer, and the two first met while filming The One and Only, Genuine Original Family Band in 1966.

The two have a son named Wyatt Russell who was born on July 10, 1986, and they celebrated 35 years together in 2018. The couple received stars in a double-star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their achievements in motion pictures on May 4, 2017.

Kurt Russell Son

Russell has two sons; Boston (born on February 16, 1980) and Wyatt Russell who was born on July 10, 1986.

Kurt Russell Movies and TV Series

According to Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies, the actor, who started acting on television at the age of 12 in the Western series The Travels of Jamie McPheeters (1963–1964), was the studio’s top star in the 1970s. In the late 1960s, he agreed to a ten-year deal with The Walt Disney Company, and over the next few decades. Moreover, he played the character of Dexter Riley in movies including Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, and The Strongest Man in the World.

For his work in Mike Nichols’ 1983 film Silkwood, Kurt was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Moreover, Russell had anti-hero roles in many movies directed by John Carpenter, including The Thing (1982), and Big Trouble in Little China (1986). Also, Snake Plisseken in the futuristic action movie Escape from L.A. (1996).

Additionally, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his portrayal of rock and roll superstar Elvis Presley in Elvis (1979). Kurt starred in various other films such as The Best of Times (1986), Overboard (1987), Used Cars (1980), Vanilla Sky (2001), Tango & Cash (1989), Backdraft (1991), Tombstone (1993), Stargate (1994), Breakdown (1997), and Executive Decision (1996).

Moreover, he has starred in other films such as Miracle (2004), Sky High (2005), Death Proof (2007), The Hateful Eight (2015), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and appeared as Mr. Nobody in Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), and F9 (2021). SUGGESTED: Cheryl Hwang 

Kurt Russell Overboard

Russell appeared on Overboard (1987), a comedy, along with his partner Goldie Hawn.

Kurt Russell’s Net Worth

Russell has a net worth estimated to be around $100 million. He is an award-winning actor who began acting on television at the age of 12 years in the Western series The Travels of Jamie McPheeters (1963-1964).

How old is Kurt Russell?

Russell is 72 years old, born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the United States of America.

What happened to Kurt Russell?

He appeared as Mr. Nobody in Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), and F9 (2021).

Has Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn reconciled?

Yes, the two have been together for more than 40 years. Hawn revealed that she has no plans to marry Russell. Further, stating that she “would have been long divorced if she would be married.”