Kurt Russell
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Kurt Vogel Russell
Date of Birth: March 17, 1951
Place of Birth: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Height: 180 cm (5′11″)
Weight: ~83 kg
Religion: Raised Christian, spiritual views
Nationality: American
Ancestry: English, German, Scottish, Irish
Languages: English
Marital Status: Long-term partner Goldie Hawn (since 1983)
Children: 4, including Wyatt Russell (actor)
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Education: Thousand Oaks High School
Net Worth: $100M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: — (private life)
Businesses: Family wine business with Goldie Hawn
Notable Works: Escape from New York, The Thing, Tombstone, Stargate, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Current Residence: Los Angeles & Colorado
Number of Houses: Properties in USA
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Son of actor Bing Russell.
- Child actor at age 12 in Disney films.
- Was a professional minor league baseball player.
- Chose acting full-time after injury ended baseball career.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1960s: Began as a child actor with Disney.
- 1981: Starred as Snake Plissken in Escape from New York.
- 1982: Cult status in John Carpenter’s The Thing.
- 1993: Played Wyatt Earp in Tombstone.
- 1994: Sci-fi lead in Stargate.
- 2000s: Roles in Miracle, Death Proof.
- 2015–2017: Joined Furious 7 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
- 2020s: Appeared in Netflix’s Christmas Chronicles.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Golden Globe nomination for Silkwood.
- Blockbuster Entertainment and Saturn Awards.
- Critically acclaimed cult film roles.
- Honored for lifetime contribution to film.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Was one of Walt Disney’s last contracted actors.
- Nearly joined professional baseball before injury.
- Known for iconic anti-hero Snake Plissken role.
- Long-term partner with actress Goldie Hawn for 40+ years.
- Father of actor Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier).
- Appeared in both Marvel and Fast & Furious franchises.
- Close collaborator with John Carpenter.
- Starred in multiple westerns and action films.
- Has been acting for more than six decades.
- Played Santa Claus in Christmas Chronicles.
- Once auditioned for Han Solo role in Star Wars.
- Appeared in Elvis Presley biopic directed by John Carpenter.
- Still active in Hollywood in his 70s.
- Enjoys ranch life and hunting in Colorado.
- Believes in living a private, family-centered life.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kurt Russell born and how old is he?
He was born on March 17, 1951; he is years old as of 2025.
Who is Kurt Russell’s partner?
He has been with Goldie Hawn since 1983.
Does Kurt Russell have children?
Yes, 4, including actor Wyatt Russell.
What is Kurt Russell’s net worth?
Public estimates place it above $100 million (2025).
What are his most famous films?
Escape from New York, The Thing, Tombstone, Stargate.
What franchises has he appeared in?
Marvel (Ego in Guardians 2) and Fast & Furious.
Did Kurt Russell play sports?
Yes, he was a talented minor league baseball player.
What was his first big role?
As Snake Plissken in Escape from New York.
Is Kurt Russell married to Goldie Hawn?
No, but they’ve been partners for over 40 years.
What awards has he won?
Golden Globe nominations, Saturn Awards, lifetime honors.
Was he in Disney films?
Yes, he started as a Disney child actor in the 1960s.
Does he still act?
Yes, continues roles in Netflix and Hollywood films.
Did he play Santa Claus?
Yes, in Netflix’s Christmas Chronicles.
Who is his most famous child?
Wyatt Russell, actor in Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
How can I watch his movies?
On streaming platforms, Blu-ray, and DVD.