Actor
Woody Harrelson
- Born: 23 July 1961, Midland, Texas, USA
- Estimated net worth: $70 million
Woody Harrelson is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility across genres, particularly in drama and comedy. He gained fame with roles in films like 'Natural Born Killers' and 'The People vs. Larry Flynt'. Recognized for his distinctive voice and…
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About Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility across genres, particularly in drama and comedy. He gained fame with roles in films like 'Natural Born Killers' and 'The People vs. Larry Flynt'. Recognized for his distinctive voice and charismatic performances, Harrelson has earned multiple award nominations throughout his career, establishing a reputation as a skilled and engaging actor.
- Born
- 23 July 1961, Midland, Texas, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Laura Louie (2008-present)
- Children
- 3 (Dylan, Zoe, Makani)
- Parents
- Charles Harrelson, Diane Harrelson
- Estimated net worth
- $70 million
Fun facts about Woody Harrelson
- Woody Harrelson was a competitive tennis player in his youth and even played in college.
- He is a passionate advocate for environmental causes and has worked on various sustainability initiatives.
Famous Woody Harrelson quotes
“You know, I was a little bit of a wild child.”
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”
“I think the best way to create a film is to start with the script.”
Woody Harrelson filmography
Cast (193)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brothers TV | Woody Harrelson | 8.2 |
| 2026 | Robert Richardson: The White Devil Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2026 | Full Phil Movie | Philip Doom | |
| 2026 | Groundswell Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2026 | Animal Farm Movie | Boxer (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2025 | Ella McCay Movie | Eddie McCay | 5.5 |
| 2025 | Now You See Me: Now You Don't Movie | Merritt McKinney | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Kuleana Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2025 | The Electric State Movie | Mr. Peanut (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Last Breath Movie | Duncan Allcock | 6.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2024 | Fly Me to the Moon Movie | Moe Berkus | 6.8 |
| 2024 | Suncoast Movie | Paul | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Common Ground Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2023 | Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers TV | E. Howard Hunt | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Champions Movie | Marcus | 6.7 |
| 2022 | The Man from Toronto Movie | The Man from Toronto | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Triangle of Sadness Movie | The Captain | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | The Freak Brothers TV | Freewheelin' Franklin Freek (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Dear Rider: The Jake Burton Story Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2021 | Venom: Let There Be Carnage Movie | Cletus Kasady / Carnage | 6.7 |
| 2021 | Kate Movie | Varrick | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Kiss the Ground Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2020 | The Men of Midway Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission Movie | Self | |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" Movie | Archie Bunker | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Midway Movie | Admiral Chester W. Nimitz | 7.1 |
| 2019 | Zombieland: Double Tap Movie | Tallahassee | 6.9 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" Movie | Archie Bunker | 6.6 |
| 2019 | The Highwaymen Movie | Manny Gault | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Breakthrough Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Venom Movie | Cletus Kasady / Carnage | 6.8 |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2018 | The Origins of Ebbing Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story Movie | Tobias Beckett | 6.6 |
| 2017 | Shock and Awe Movie | Jonathan Landay | 6.3 |
| 2017 | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Movie | Willoughby | 8.1 |
| 2017 | LBJ Movie | Lyndon B. Johnson | 6.4 |
| 2017 | The Glass Castle Movie | Rex Walls | 7.1 |
| 2017 | War for the Planet of the Apes Movie | The Colonel | 7.2 |
| 2017 | The Nineties TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2017 | Wilson Movie | Wilson | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Lost in London Movie | Woody Harrelson | 6.0 |
| 2016 | The Edge of Seventeen Movie | Mr. Bruner | 7.1 |
| 2016 | The Duel Movie | Abraham Brant | 5.4 |
| 2016 | Now You See Me 2 Movie | Merritt McKinney / Chase McKinney | 6.8 |
| 2016 | Pawns No More: The Making of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Movie | Self (Haymitch Abernathy) | 7.8 |
| 2016 | Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2016 | Triple 9 Movie | Sergeant Detective Jeffrey Allen | 6.0 |
| 2015 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Movie | Haymitch Abernathy | 6.9 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Hot Ones TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2015 | The Mockingjay Lives: The Making of the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Movie | Self - Haymitch Abernathy | 7.2 |
| 2014 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Movie | Haymitch Abernathy | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Surviving the Game: Making The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Movie | Self - Haymitch Abernathy | 6.4 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | True Detective TV | Martin Hart | 8.3 |
| 2013 | David Blaine: Real or Magic Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Movie | Haymitch Abernathy | 7.4 |
| 2013 | Out of the Furnace Movie | Harlan DeGroat | 6.6 |
| 2013 | Free Birds Movie | Jake (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2013 | Now You See Me Movie | Merritt McKinney | 7.3 |
| 2013 | The Frame TV | Haymitch Abernathy | 10.0 |
| 2012 | Seven Psychopaths Movie | Charlie Costello | 6.8 |
| 2012 | How to Make Money Selling Drugs Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2012 | The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games Movie | Self - Haymitch Abernathy | 8.5 |
| 2012 | The Hunger Games Movie | Haymitch Abernathy | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Who Bombed Judi Bari? Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2012 | Game Change Movie | Steve Schmidt | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Rampart Movie | Dave Brown | 5.5 |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits Movie | Tommy Bollinger | 6.6 |
| 2011 | The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Ethos Movie | Host | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Bunraku Movie | The Bartender | 5.9 |
| 2010 | 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2010 | The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2009 | The Messenger Movie | Tony Stone | 6.7 |
| 2009 | 2012 Movie | Charlie Frost | 5.9 |
| 2009 | Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You… Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Zombieland Movie | Tallahassee | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Defendor Movie | Arthur Poppington / Defendor | 6.4 |
| 2009 | Management Movie | Jango | 5.4 |
| 2009 | Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Seven Pounds Movie | Ezra | 7.6 |
| 2008 | The Hempire Strikes Back Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Surfer, Dude Movie | Jack | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Hempsters: Plant the Seed Movie | Himself | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Burma: It Can't Wait Movie | Divo | |
| 2008 | Sleepwalking Movie | Randall | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Behind the Scenes of 'No Country for Old Men': An Incredibly Unauthorized Documentary Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro Movie | Monix | 5.6 |
| 2008 | TransSiberian Movie | Roy | 6.4 |
| 2007 | No Country for Old Men Movie | Carson Wells | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Raw for Life Movie | Self | |
| 2007 | Battle in Seattle Movie | Dale | 6.3 |
| 2007 | The Grand Movie | One Eyed Jack Faro | 5.8 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Walker Movie | Carter Page III | 5.3 |
| 2007 | Nanking Movie | Bob Wilson | 7.1 |
| 2006 | One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' Movie | Self / Luckman | 8.2 |
| 2006 | The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2006 | A Scanner Darkly Movie | Ernie Luckman | 6.8 |
| 2006 | A Prairie Home Companion Movie | Dusty | 6.3 |
| 2005 | The Outsider Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2005 | The Big White Movie | Raymond Barnell | 6.2 |
| 2005 | The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Movie | Kelly Ryan | 6.6 |
| 2005 | North Country Movie | Bill White | 7.3 |
| 2004 | Linklater: St. Richard of Austin Movie | Self | |
| 2004 | After the Sunset Movie | Stan Lloyd | 6.2 |
| 2004 | She Hate Me Movie | Leland Powell | 5.1 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Celebrities Uncensored TV | Self | 4.9 |
| 2003 | Scorched Movie | Jason 'Woods' Valley | 5.5 |
| 2003 | Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special Movie | Self - Host | 8.5 |
| 2003 | Anger Management Movie | Galaxia / Security Guard Gary | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Go Further Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2003 | This So-Called Disaster Movie | Taxi Driver | 5.2 |
| 2002 | Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film Movie | Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2001 | American Saint Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2000 | Welcome to Hollywood Movie | Woody Harrelson | 4.2 |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Woody Harrelson | 8.1 |
| 2000 | The Directors: Milos Forman Movie | Self | |
| 1999 | Play It to the Bone Movie | Vince Boudreau | 5.5 |
| 1999 | Grass Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Movie | Woody Harrelson | 6.3 |
| 1999 | EDtv Movie | Ray Pekurny | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Mark Twain Prize TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1998 | The Hi-Lo Country Movie | Big Boy Matson | 6.0 |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line Movie | Sgt. William Keck | 7.4 |
| 1998 | Will & Grace TV | Nathan | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Palmetto Movie | Harry Barber | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog Movie | Sergeant William Schumann | 6.9 |
| 1997 | Welcome to Sarajevo Movie | Flynn | 6.5 |
| 1996 | The People vs. Larry Flynt Movie | Larry Flynt | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Spin City TV | Tommy Dugan | 7.0 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Unknown character | 8.1 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Kingpin Movie | Roy Munson | 6.5 |
| 1996 | The Sunchaser Movie | Dr. Michael Reynolds | 6.3 |
| 1995 | Money Train Movie | Charlie | 5.9 |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers Movie | Mickey Knox | 7.0 |
| 1994 | The Cowboy Way Movie | Pepper Lewis | 5.7 |
| 1994 | I'll Do Anything Movie | Ground Zero Hero | 5.6 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Woody Boyd | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Indecent Proposal Movie | David Murphy | 6.4 |
| 1993 | For Our Children Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1992 | HBO First Look TV | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1992 | MTV Movie & TV Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.9 |
| 1992 | White Men Can't Jump Movie | Billy Hoyle | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Ted & Venus Movie | Homeless Vietnam Veteran | 4.5 |
| 1991 | Doc Hollywood Movie | Hank Gordon | 6.4 |
| 1991 | L.A. Story Movie | Harris' Boss (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 1990 | The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV? Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration Movie | Woody Boyd | 6.0 |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Movie | Lou the Lamb | 5.3 |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special Movie | Woody Boyd | 6.1 |
| 1990 | Cool Blue Movie | Dustin | 4.6 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Woody Boyd (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | True Believer Movie | Man in Dodd's office | 6.2 |
| 1988 | Killer Instinct Movie | Charlie Long | 6.2 |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday Movie | Woody Boyd | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Dear John TV | Richard | 5.7 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby Movie | Woody Harrelson (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Bay Coven Movie | Slater | 4.3 |
| 1986 | Wildcats Movie | Krushinski | 6.2 |
| 1982 | Cheers TV | Woody Boyd | 7.6 |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1978 | Harper Valley P.T.A. Movie | Extra (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Woody Boyd | 7.9 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1949 | The Emmy Awards TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| TBA | Summer of Roses Movie | Thomas | |
| TBA | Sailing Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Lips Like Sugar Movie | John Carr | |
| TBA | The Cackling of the Dodos Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | The Man with the Miraculous Hands Movie | Felix Kersten | |
| TBA | Fruitloops Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (18)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brothers TV | Creator · Creator | 8.2 |
| 2026 | Brothers TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.2 |
| 2026 | Brothers TV | Story · Writing | 8.2 |
| 2026 | Animal Farm Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Champions Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2022 | The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.2 |
| 2019 | The Highwaymen Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Lost in London Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Lost in London Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Lost in London Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2014 | True Detective TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.3 |
| 1992 | The Panama Deception Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.0 |
| TBA | Summer of Roses Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Sailing Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Lips Like Sugar Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | The Cackling of the Dodos Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Armadillo World Headquarters Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- Robert Richardson: The White Devil2026 / TMDB 5.0
- Full Phil2026
- Groundswell2026 / TMDB 7.0
- Animal Farm2026 / TMDB 6.3
- Ella McCay2025 / TMDB 5.5
- Now You See Me: Now You Don't2025 / TMDB 6.4
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Questions about Woody Harrelson
What are Woody Harrelson's most famous roles?
Woody Harrelson is best known for his roles in films like 'Natural Born Killers', 'The People vs. Larry Flynt', and 'Zombieland'. He also gained fame from his television role in 'Cheers'.
Has Woody Harrelson won any major awards?
Woody Harrelson has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for 'Cheers' and two Academy Award nominations for 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.
What was Woody Harrelson's first film?
Woody Harrelson's film debut was in 'Wildcats' (1986), where he played the character of a high school football player.
What are some of Woody Harrelson's highest-grossing films?
Some of Woody Harrelson's highest-grossing films include 'Zombieland', 'The Hunger Games' series, and 'Now You See Me'.
What is Woody Harrelson's estimated net worth?
Woody Harrelson's estimated net worth is approximately $70 million, attributed to his successful acting career and various endorsements.
What is Woody Harrelson's acting style?
Woody Harrelson is known for his naturalistic acting style, often bringing a blend of humor and depth to his characters, making them relatable and engaging.
Has Woody Harrelson worked as a producer?
Yes, Woody Harrelson has also worked as a producer on several projects, including the documentary 'The Game Changers' which focuses on plant-based diets.
What are some notable films in Woody Harrelson's filmography?
Notable films in Woody Harrelson's filmography include 'Natural Born Killers', 'The People vs. Larry Flynt', 'Zombieland', and 'The Hunger Games' series.