Wyatt Russell

Wyatt Russell
Born Wyatt Hawn Russell
(1986-07-10) July 10, 1986
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor, hockey player
Years active 1996–present
Parent(s) Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn
Relatives

Wyatt Hawn Russell (born July 10, 1986) is an American actor and former professional hockey player.

Life and career

Russell was born in Los Angeles. He is the son of actors Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn,[1][2] grandson of actor Bing Russell, the half-brother of Boston Russell, half-brother of actors Kate and Oliver Hudson, and a cousin of former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco.

He played for numerous amateur and one professional hockey teams, including the Richmond Sockeyes, Langley Hornets, Coquitlam Express, Chicago Steel, Brampton Capitals, the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Groningen Grizzlies.[3] His career was cut short due to injuries.[4]

Russell appeared in films, such as Escape from L.A., Soldier, Cowboys & Aliens, This Is 40, Love and Honor and We Are What We Are. He also co-starred in the 2014 film 22 Jump Street.[5] In 2016, he co-starred in a film that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival called Folk Hero and Funny Guy.

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
1996 Escape from L.A. Orphan Boy Uncredited
1998 Soldier Todd (Age 11)
2006 The Last Supper Doubting Thomas Short film
2010 High School Drug PSA Stoned Teenager
2010 Law & Order: LA Sam Loomis TV series; Episode: "Hollywood"
2011 Cowboys & Aliens Little Mickey
2012 This Is 40 Flirty Hockey Player
2013 We Are What We Are Deputy Anders
2013 Love and Honor Topher Lincoln
2013 Arrested Development Oakwood TV series; Episode: "Colony Collapse"
2014 22 Jump Street Zook Nominated for Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Star
2014 Cold in July Freddy
2016 Everybody Wants Some!! Willoughby
2016 Table 19 TBA Filming
2016 Goon: Last of the Enforcers Anders Cain Filming

References

  1. Diamond, Jamie (2003-02-20). "AT HOME WITH: KURT RUSSELL AND GOLDIE HAWN; Leather, Lace and Plenty of Ice". Vancouver (British Columbia): Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  2. "Former hockey pro Russell returns to family business". Nhl.com. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  3. "Wyatt Russell". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  4. Pinchevsky, Tal (March 13, 2014). "Rangers' Talbot, actor Russell share Alabama bond". NHL.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  5. James White. "Wyatt Russell Set For 22 Jump Street". us: Empireonline.com. Retrieved 2016-04-05.

External links

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