History of Woody Harrelson in Timeline
Woody Harrelson is an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Woody Boyd in the sitcom *Cheers*, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. He has garnered significant recognition for his film work, including three Academy Award nominations. These nominations include Best Actor for his portrayal in *The People vs. Larry Flynt* and Best Supporting Actor for his performances in *The Messenger* and *Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri*. Harrelson's career spans both television and film, solidifying his status as a versatile and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
4 hours ago : Jason Bateman Directs Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell in Netflix's Crime Comedy.
Jason Bateman is directing 'The Cackling of the Dodos', a Netflix crime comedy starring Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. This marks Bateman's return to directing after 11 years.
1991: Educational Tours
In 1991, Woody Harrelson protested against the First Gulf War at UCLA and during a college concert tour in Iowa and Nebraska under the auspices of "Woody Harrelson Educational Tours".
1993: Starred in Indecent Proposal
In 1993, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Indecent Proposal".
1994: Golden Raspberry Award
In 1994, Woody Harrelson won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his role in "Indecent Proposal" (1993).
June 1, 1996: Arrest for Hemp Seed Planting
On June 1, 1996, Woody Harrelson was arrested in Lee County, Kentucky, after symbolically planting four hemp seeds to protest the state law. He informed the county sheriff of his intentions before planting the seeds in front of a CNN camera crew, and was subsequently arrested for cultivating marijuana but was released on bail the same day.
1996: Best Actor Nomination for The People vs. Larry Flynt
In 1996, Woody Harrelson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Larry Flynt in the biographical drama "The People vs. Larry Flynt".
1999: Narrated Documentary Grass
In 1999, Woody Harrelson narrated the documentary "Grass".
2002: Arrest in London
In 2002, Woody Harrelson was arrested in London following an incident involving a taxi and a police chase. He was later released on bail, and the case was dismissed after he compensated the taxi driver.
2002: Article in The Guardian
In 2002, Woody Harrelson wrote an article in the British newspaper The Guardian, condemning President George W. Bush's preparation for a US invasion of Iraq.
2003: Spoke Against Invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Woody Harrelson spoke publicly against the invasion of Iraq.
2003: Joined NORML's Advisory Board
Since 2003, Woody Harrelson has served as a member of the advisory board of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws).
2005: Starred in North Country
In 2005, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "North Country".
2006: Incident with TMZ Photographer
In 2006, Woody Harrelson was involved in an incident outside a Hollywood nightclub where he allegedly grabbed a camera and clashed with a TMZ photographer. Video footage of the incident surfaced, but Los Angeles prosecutors declined to press charges at the time.
September 2007: Attended PICNIC'07 Festival in Amsterdam
In September 2007, Woody Harrelson attended the PICNIC'07 festival held in Amsterdam. PICNIC is an annual event that combines creativity, science, technology, media, and business to explore new solutions.
2007: Starred in No Country for Old Men
In 2007, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "No Country for Old Men".
2008: Lawsuit Filed by TMZ Photographer
In 2008, TMZ photographer Josh Levine filed a lawsuit against Woody Harrelson for an alleged attack outside a Hollywood nightclub, stemming from an incident in 2006. Levine sought $2.5 million in damages.
October 2009: Honorary Degree from York University
In October 2009, Woody Harrelson received an honorary degree from York University for his contributions in the fields of environmental education, sustainability, and activism.
October 2009: Playboy Interview
In October 2009, during an interview with Playboy, Woody Harrelson discussed his evolving religious views, explaining how his study of theology led him to question the Bible's divine origin and perceive it as a tool for control. He also stated that he has a strong spiritual life.
2009: Best Supporting Actor Nomination for The Messenger
In 2009, Woody Harrelson received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of a Gulf War veteran in the film "The Messenger".
2009: Starred in Zombieland
In 2009, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Zombieland".
April 2010: Lawsuit Dismissal
In April 2010, the lawsuit filed by TMZ photographer Josh Levine against Woody Harrelson, which stemmed from an alleged attack in 2006, was dismissed.
June 2010: Soccer Aid Participation
In June 2010, Woody Harrelson participated in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford in Manchester to raise money for UNICEF. He played the last 15 minutes and scored the winning goal in the penalty shootout.
2010: Featured in Hempsters: Plant the Seed
In 2010, the events surrounding Woody Harrelson's arrest for planting hemp seeds in 1996 were featured in the Michael P. Henning documentary film "Hempsters: Plant the Seed".
2012: UNICEF Game Participation
In 2012, Woody Harrelson played the last 10 minutes of the UNICEF game for the Rest of the World team, which lost 3–1 to England.
2012: Emmy Nominations for Frasier and Game Change
In 2012, Woody Harrelson received two more Emmy nominations: for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for "Frasier" and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for the television film "Game Change".
2012: Starred in 2012 and The Hunger Games
In 2012, Woody Harrelson starred in the movie "2012" and also in "The Hunger Games" film series.
2013: Criticism of President Obama
In 2013, Woody Harrelson criticized President Barack Obama for not withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, comparing him negatively to Richard Nixon.
2013: Starred in Now You See Me
In 2013, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Now You See Me".
2015: Starred in The Hunger Games film series
From 2012-2015, Woody Harrelson starred in "The Hunger Games" film series.
2016: Starred in Now You See Me 2 and The Edge of Seventeen
In 2016, Woody Harrelson starred in "Now You See Me 2" and "The Edge of Seventeen".
2017: Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
In 2017, Woody Harrelson received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards for his role as a police chief in the film "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri".
2017: Starred in The Glass Castle and LBJ
In 2017, Woody Harrelson starred in "The Glass Castle" and "LBJ".
2017: Inspiration for Lost in London
In 2017, the 2002 incident in London, where Woody Harrelson was arrested after a dispute with a taxi driver, served as the inspiration for his live-streamed film, "Lost in London".
April 2020: Instagram Post on 5G and COVID-19
In April 2020, Woody Harrelson posted on Instagram promoting a conspiracy theory linking 5G networks to COVID-19. The post was later deleted.
2021: Starred in Kate
In 2021, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Kate".
May 13, 2022: Opening of The Woods WeHo
On May 13, 2022, Woody Harrelson opened The Woods WeHo, a cannabis dispensary located off Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
May 2022: COVID-19 views
In May 2022, Woody Harrelson expressed skepticism towards germ theory and criticized the use of face masks as a preventative measure against COVID-19, stating that he finds mask wearing to be absurd.
2023: Endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In 2023, Woody Harrelson appeared to endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
2023: Nomination for an Offies Award
In 2023, Woody Harrelson was nominated for an Offies Award for his performance in "Ulster American", receiving recognition in the Best Lead Performer category.
2023: Launch of The Holistic Spirits Company
In September of 2023, Woody Harrelson announced the launch of The Holistic Spirits Company, a plant-based spirits brand based in Utah, which he co-founded.
May 2024: Narrated Documentary for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Campaign
In May 2024, Woody Harrelson narrated a short documentary on the life and career of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released by Kennedy's campaign.
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