What Makes Kurt Russell a True Hollywood Icon?

Full Name: Kurt Vogel Russell

Date of Birth: March 17, 1951

Kurt Russell Age: 75

Age Generation: Baby Boomer

Place of Birth: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, and Irish heritage

Resident Off: Home Run Ranch near Aspen, Colorado

Married Status: Unmarried

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Occupation: Actor

Ruling Planet: Neptune

Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit

Religion: Keeps his spiritual beliefs private

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Family

Father Name: Bing Russell

Mother Name: Louise Julia Russell

Sisters Name:

• Jill Franco
• Jody Philbrick
• Jami Way

Kurt Russell Wife: Season Hubley 1979-1983

Kurt Russell Girlfriend: Goldie Hawn, an ongoing partnership since 1983

Daughter Name: Kate Hudson, Stepdaughter

Sons Name:

• Boston Oliver Grant Russell  
• Wyatt Russell  
• Oliver Hudson, Stepson

Pets Name: Roy Hawn Russell, a yellow Labrador Retriever

Physical Traits

Kurt Russell Height in Feet: 5 feet 9.25 inches

Height in Centimeters: 176

Weight in Kilograms: 80

Weight in Pounds: 176

Body Type: Athletic

Build: Sturdy and muscular

Body Measurements: 42 – 34 – 15

Distinctive Features:

• Gravelly voice, rugged jawline, and warm smile

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Silver

Shoe Size: 11

Education and Acting Training

• Graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in California in 1969
• Signed an exclusive 10-year contract with Walt Disney Studios in 1966 at age 15
• Received hands-on acting training through multiple Disney films from 1966 to 1975
• Played minor-league baseball in the California Angels organization

Kurt Russell Movies And TV Shows

Kurt Russell Movies

• The Thing 1982  
• Escape from New York 1981  
• Big Trouble in Little China 1986  
• Tombstone 1993  
• The Hateful Eight 2015  
• Bone Tomahawk 2015  
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, 2017  
• Backdraft 1991
• Breakdown  
• Tango & Cash 1989  
• Stargate 1994  
• Silkwood 1983  
• Tequila Sunrise 1988  
• Death Proof 2007  
• Overboard 1987  
• The Rivals of Amziah King 2026

Kurt Russell TV Shows & OTT

• The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters 1963-1964  
• Elvis 1979  
• Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 2023-ongoing, Apple TV+  
• The Madison, 2026, Paramount+

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Saturn Award winner for Best Actor in Escape from New York
• Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in Elvis 1979
• Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year in The Hateful Eight, 2015
• Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actor in Bone Tomahawk, 2016
• Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Silkwood 1983
• Received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017

Kurt Russell Favorite Sports Teams

• Portland Mavericks

Hobbies and Interests

• Licensed private pilot  
• Avid hunter and gun enthusiast  
• Enjoys ranch life and baseball
• Family time

Business Ventures

• Gogi Wines, launched in 2008 at Ampelos Cellars in the Sta. Rita Hills
• Co-founded Team James Brown production company

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Serves as Honorary Board Member for Wings of Hope, a humanitarian aviation organization.
• Supports environmental and arts causes through MindUP initiatives

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• He came up with the idea for Snake Plissken to wear an eye patch in Escape from New York
• He was a finalist for the roles of both Han Solo and Luke Skywalker
• In 1997, he was the first person to report the famous Phoenix Lights UFO sighting to the airport tower
• He is officially recognized as one of the Living Legends of Aviation, an elite group

Controversies

• Kurt Russell has occasionally faced criticism for his strong public support of gun rights
• He has voiced libertarian political views that spark debate in Hollywood circles
• No major personal scandals have emerged in his long career

Kurt Russell Net worth

• $110 Million Dollars