Woody Harrelson

Actor in 'Cheers' and 'Natural Born Killers'

Woody Harrelson - Actor in 'Cheers' and 'Natural Born Killers'
Born

July 23rd, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1961, this American actor gained fame in the 1980s playing Woody Boyd on the TV sitcom 'Cheers'. The role earned multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a win in 1989. Transitioning to film, significant performances included roles in 'Natural Born Killers', 'The People vs. Larry Flynt', and 'Zombieland'. Apart from acting, notable work includes activism in environmental and social justice issues. Engaging in public debates, advocacy for hemp legalization, and support for various humanitarian causes established a reputation as a committed activist.

Played Woody Boyd in 'Cheers'

Starred in 'Natural Born Killers'

Appeared in 'Zombieland'

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