Woody Harrelson

Actor

Born in 1961 in Midland, Texas, Woody Harrelson is a highly acclaimed American actor, playwright, and activist known for his incredible range and "intellectual chameleon" acting style. After studying theater and English at Hanover College, he shot to stardom as the lovable, naive bartender Woody Boyd on the legendary sitcom Cheers (1985–1993), a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award. Harrelson successfully transitioned to a prolific film career, earning three Academy Award nominations for his powerful performances in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), The Messenger (2009), and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017). His diverse filmography includes massive blockbusters like The Hunger Games franchise and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, cult hits like Zombieland, and critically acclaimed television such as HBO's True Detective.