Career Timeline of Woody Harrelson: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Woody Harrelson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Woody Harrelson is an American actor best known for his role as Woody Boyd on the sitcom Cheers, for which he won an Emmy Award. He has garnered critical acclaim throughout his career, 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. Harrelson's career spans television and film, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
1991: Protests the First Gulf War
In 1991, Woody Harrelson protested against the First Gulf War during a college concert tour in Iowa and Nebraska under the auspices of "Woody Harrelson Educational Tours".
1993: Acts in Indecent Proposal
In 1993, Woody Harrelson acted in Indecent Proposal.
1996: Nominated for Best Actor Oscar for The People vs. Larry Flynt
In 1996, Woody Harrelson was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role as Larry Flynt in the biographical drama The People vs. Larry Flynt.
1999: Narrates Grass documentary
In 1999, Woody Harrelson narrated the documentary Grass.
2002: Condemns President Bush's preparation for war with Iraq
In 2002, Woody Harrelson wrote an article in The Guardian condemning President George W. Bush's preparation for a US invasion of Iraq.
2003: Speaks against the invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Woody Harrelson spoke publicly against the invasion of Iraq.
2003: Harrelson joins NORML advisory board
Since 2003, Woody Harrelson has been a member of NORML's advisory board, advocating for the legalization of marijuana and hemp.
2005: Acts in North Country
In 2005, Woody Harrelson acted in North Country.
2007: Acts in No Country for Old Men
In 2007, Woody Harrelson acted in No Country for Old Men.
2009: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Oscar for The Messenger
In 2009, Woody Harrelson was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a Gulf War veteran in The Messenger.
June 2010: Participates in Soccer Aid
In June 2010, Woody Harrelson took part in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford in Manchester to raise money for UNICEF, scoring the winning goal in the penalty shootout.
2012: Participates in UNICEF game
In 2012, Woody Harrelson participated in the UNICEF game, playing the last 10 minutes for the Rest of the World team.
2012: Nominated for Emmy for Game Change
In 2012, Woody Harrelson was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for the television film Game Change.
2013: Acts in Now You See Me
In 2013, Woody Harrelson acted in Now You See Me.
2013: Condemns President Obama
In 2013, Woody Harrelson condemned President Barack Obama for failing to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, negatively comparing him to Richard Nixon.
2015: Acts in The Hunger Games film series
In 2015, Woody Harrelson acted in The Hunger Games film series.
2016: Acts in Now You See Me 2 and LBJ and The Edge of Seventeen
In 2016, Woody Harrelson acted in Now You See Me 2, LBJ, and The Edge of Seventeen.
2017: Acts in The Glass Castle
In 2017, Woody Harrelson acted in The Glass Castle.
2017: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
In 2017, Woody Harrelson received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a police chief in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
2017: Lost in London film released
In 2017, Woody Harrelson released Lost in London, a live-streamed film inspired by his 2002 taxi incident and arrest in London.
May 13, 2022: Harrelson opens The Woods WeHo cannabis dispensary
On May 13, 2022, Woody Harrelson opened The Woods WeHo, a cannabis dispensary located off Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
May 2024: Narrates documentary on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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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