Harold Russell
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as Homer Parrish The Best Years of Our Lives From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was a Canadian-American World War II veteran who became one of only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award for acting (the other being Haing S. Ngor). Russell also holds the unique honor of receiving two Academy Awards for the same role. Russell also has the distinction of being the only performer to sell his award Oscar at auction.
Filmography
The Best Years of Our Lives
as Homer Parrish
Inside Moves
as Wings
Dogtown
as Blessed William
Diary of a Sergeant
as Himself (uncredited)
Marriage Counseling
as Peter