Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson is an American actor, comedian, producer, and activist. Born on July 23, 1961, in Midland, Texas, Harrelson has been in the public eye since the mid-1980s, having starred in comedies, dramas, and a variety of other projects.

Harrelson’s career began on television, playing the dim-witted bartender Woody Boyd on the hit NBC series Cheers. His performance earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1989. He went on to appear in several films, including White Men Can’t Jump (1992), Indecent Proposal (1993), Natural Born Killers (1994), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), No Country for Old Men (2007), and The Hunger Games series (2012-2015).

In addition to his acting career, Harrelson is an outspoken advocate for a variety of causes, ranging from environmentalism to animal rights. He is a longtime vegan and a vocal opponent of factory farming. He has also appeared in several documentaries, including the award-winning Fuel (2008) and Go Further (2003), which chronicles his cross-country road trip powered solely by biodiesel.

Harrelson is also an accomplished poker player, having won several tournaments and appearances on television shows such as Poker After Dark and the World Series of Poker. He has also hosted various poker tournaments and events, including the annual Woody Harrelson Charity Poker Tournament.

Harrelson’s philanthropy and activism have earned him numerous awards, including the Humanitarian Award from the Hollywood Film Festival in 2001 and the Global Green USA’s Environmental Leadership Award in 2007.

In recent years, Harrelson has taken on more serious roles, appearing in films such as War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). He has won several awards for his work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Woody Harrelson’s long and varied career has earned him the respect of fans and peers alike, and he continues to be an outspoken advocate for a variety of causes. In addition to his successful acting career, Woody Harrelson has also written and directed several films. His first film, Lost in London, was released in 2017 and was the first ever live-action film shot in a single take. He also wrote and directed the 2018 fantasy drama, The Glass Castle.

Harrelson has also appeared in several theater productions, including an off-Broadway production of The Rainmaker in 2004. He has also starred in the Broadway productions On an Average Day (2004) and The River (2015).

In addition to his acting and directing credits, Harrelson is also an accomplished musician. He has released several albums and has toured extensively as a solo artist. In 2018, Harrelson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was also inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2019.

Over the years, Harrelson has been a strong supporter of progressive causes, including the legalization of marijuana, the recognition of LGBT rights, and the fight against climate change. He is a vocal advocate for sustainable living and is an active supporter of organizations such as the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Harrelson is also a passionate advocate for animal rights, having served as a board member of the animal advocacy group PETA since 1999. He is also an ambassador for the global conservation organization WildAid.