Woodrow Tracy "Woody" Harrelson (born July 23, 1961) is an American actor. He first became known for his role as bartender Woody Boyd on the NBC sitcom Cheers (1985–1993), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series from five nominations. Harrelson received three Academy Award nominations: Best Actor for The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), Best Supporting Actor for The Messenger (2009) and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017).
Did you know that despite his extensive career, Woody Harrelson famously chooses not to own a cell phone?
While initially rising to fame on the sitcom "Cheers," Harrelson's career truly broadened with his compelling dramatic roles. He earned his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his transformative portrayal of Larry Flynt in "The People vs. Larry Flynt," solidifying his versatility and dramatic prowess.
Harrelson's legacy is marked by his fearless embrace of diverse characters and his unwavering commitment to social and environmental activism, establishing him as a unique and influential voice in Hollywood.
Also known as: W. Harrelson, Woo Harrelson