Woody Harrelson Net Worth,Biography, Wiki, Movies, Height, Age, Weight

Woody Harrelson is an American actor who is most recognized for his appearances in numerous movies including White Men Can’t Jump, The Hunger Games, Zombieland, Now You See Me and so on. Woody Harrelson net worth is known to be high because of his successful career. The renowned actor, Woody Harrelson bio is given below.

Synopsis

American actor, Woody Harrelson has appeared in numerous movies and television shows to the date. He has been nominated for several awards for his remarkable performances and won a number of them including MTV Movie Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and so on. This has raised Woody Harrelson net worth and prominence in the film industry. A very detailed bio of Woody Harrelson can be found on various other social media sites along with his personal and professional details.

Early Life and Education

Woody Harrelson was born on July 23, 1961, in Midland, Texas. He was born to parents- father, Charles Voyde Harrelson, and mother, Diane Harrelson. He was brought up by his parents along with his two brothers, Jordan and Brett Harrelson. Woody attended the Lebanon High School located in his mother’s native city, Lebanon, Ohio. He then enrolled at Hanover College located in Hanover, Indiana and graduated from there with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in theater and English.

Filmography

Woody Harrelson began his acting career with minor roles in movies like Harper Valley PTA, L.A. Story, Ted & Venus and so on. He got his break in the industry after his performance in the movie, White Men Can’t Jump as Billy Hoyle. This role got him the recognition that he needed to build his career as an actor. From then, he has appeared in more than 50 movies and the number is still going up. Woody Harrelson movies after his breakthrough performance include Natural Born Killers, The People vs. Larry Flynt, No Country for Old Men, The Messenger, Zombieland and so on. He has collected a huge chunk of money from all the movies that he has acted in. This has raised Woody Harrelson net worth to a higher level which helps him to enjoy a celebrity lifestyle. Some of his recent roles include The Colonel in War for the Planet of the Apes, Rex Walls in The Glass Castle, Lyndon B. Johnson in LBJ and so on.

TV Career

Besides being a prominent actor in the film industry, Woody Harrelson has also established himself as a successful actor in the television industry with various appearances in hit television series. He began his television career with the show, Cheers which got positive reviews from the critics and he even received various awards nominations for his role. Other television shows Harrelson has appeared in include Dear John, Spin City, Will & Grace, True Detective and so on.

Advocacy

Woody Harrelson is a supporter of the legalization of marijuana. He is also an environmental activist and has attended environmental events such as the PICNIC. He is also a vegan and has spoken publicly against various wars such as the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He once took part in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford in Manchester to raise money for UNICEF in the year 2010. He has also worked with various other organizations for the betterment of the society and the whole world.

Net Worth and Salary

Woody Harrelson net worth is known to be high and amassed from his successful career as an actor. As of recent, Woody Harrelson net worth is estimated to be around $65 million. Woody Harrelson net worth is likely to increase in the upcoming years because of his ongoing career.

Personal Life

Focusing on Woody’s personal life, he is currently married to Laura Louie who is his former assistant. The couple got married in the year 2008. Previously, Harrelson was married to Nancy Simon, daughter of playwright Neil Simon. They got married in the year 1985 and got divorced only after a year of marriage. From his two marriages, Woody Harrelson has got 3 children. He is currently living happily with his wife and children.

Body Measurement

Woody Harrelson age at the current is 56 years. Woody Harrelson age has not been a hindrance in career and he is not showing any sign of taking a break either. Woody Harrelson height is another one of his distinctive traits. Woody Harrelson height is measured at 5 ft. 10 inches.

Awards and Recognition

Over the years, because of his remarkable performance, Woody Harrelson has been nominated for numerous awards and he has also won several of them. Some of the awards he has won include American Comedy Award for Funniest Newcomer – Male or Female for the show,          Cheers, Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for the movie, The Messenger, San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Body of Work for the movie, Zombieland, African American Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for the movie, Rampart and so on. Besides these, he has also been nominated for various other awards like Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy Award, MTV Movie Award, Academy Award and much more.

Woody Harrelson bio along with all the list of his movies, television shows, and award nominations can be found on various social media sites like Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and much more.