Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor whose career spans television, film, and stage. Harrelson first gained recognition for his role as bartender Woody Boyd on the NBC sitcom "Cheers," earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. After studying theater arts and English at Hanover College and working in New York theater, he transitioned to on-screen roles.

Harrelson's film career began to accelerate with appearances in "Doc Hollywood," followed by roles in "White Men Can't Jump," "Indecent Proposal," and "Natural Born Killers." His portrayal of Larry Flynt in "The People vs. Larry Flynt" earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor. Over his career, Harrelson has received multiple accolades, including three Academy Award nominations: Best Actor for "The People vs. Larry Flynt" and Best Supporting Actor for "The Messenger" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."

On television, Harrelson reprised the role of Archie Bunker in the ABC special "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience" and received Emmy and SAG Award nominations for his lead role in HBO's "True Detective." He also starred in HBO's "White House Plumbers," portraying E. Howard Hunt during the Watergate scandal. In film, Harrelson appeared in the comedy "Zombieland" and its sequel, "Zombieland: Double Tap."

Harrelson's filmography includes his role as Haymitch in "The Hunger Games" trilogy—"Catching Fire," "Mockingjay—Part 1," and "Mockingjay—Part 2." He also appeared in Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon," a film about the 1960s space race. Harrelson is recognized for his versatility in both comedy and drama, contributing to his enduring presence in the entertainment industry.