Kurt Russell Biography
Kurt Vogel Russell was born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts. A former Disney child star, he reinvented himself as a rugged leading man in John Carpenter classics like Escape from New York and The Thing, and later joined the Marvel universe in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He has been partnered with Goldie Hawn since 1983.
Personal Life
Who are Kurt Russell's parents?
Unknown
Was Kurt Russell married?
Kurt Russell was married once, to Season Hubley (1979–1983).
Did Kurt Russell have children?
Kurt Russell had 2 children: Boston Russell, Wyatt Russell.
What religion was Kurt Russell?
Kurt Russell was N/A.
What was Kurt Russell's ethnicity?
Kurt Russell was of American heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Escape from New York (1981) — Watch on Amazon
- The Thing (1982) — Watch on Amazon
- Tombstone (1993) — Watch on Amazon
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — Watch on Amazon
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Facts About Kurt Russell
- A former child star who once signed a contract with Walt Disney himself
- Iconic as antihero Snake Plissken in Escape from New York
- Longtime partner of actress Goldie Hawn since 1983
- Played Ego the Living Planet in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Kurt Russell Quotes
"Call me Snake."
Legacy
Kurt Russell is a versatile leading man whose antihero Snake Plissken became an enduring symbol of 1980s action cinema.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-08-17