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 in the sitcom Cheers, for which he won an Emmy. He has received three Academy Award nominations: Best Actor for The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), and Best Supporting Actor for The Messenger (2009) and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017). He gained initial recognition on Cheers (1985-1993).
1993: Starred in Indecent Proposal
In 1993, Woody Harrelson starred in the film Indecent Proposal.
1996: Nomination for Best Actor Oscar
In 1996, Woody Harrelson received a nomination for the Best Actor Oscar for his role as Larry Flynt in the biographical drama The People vs. Larry Flynt.
1999: Narration of Grass Documentary
In 1999, Woody Harrelson narrated the documentary Grass.
2003: Member of NORML's Advisory Board
Since 2003, Woody Harrelson has served as a member on NORML's advisory board, reflecting his support for the legalization of marijuana and hemp.
2005: Release of North Country
In 2005, Woody Harrelson starred in the film North Country.
2007: Release of No Country for Old Men
In 2007, Woody Harrelson starred in the film No Country for Old Men.
2009: Release of Zombieland
In 2009, Woody Harrelson starred in the film Zombieland.
2009: Nomination for Best Supporting Actor Oscar
In 2009, Woody Harrelson was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a Gulf War veteran in the film The Messenger.
June 2010: Participation in Soccer Aid
In June 2010, Woody Harrelson participated in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford in Manchester to raise money for UNICEF. He scored the winning goal in the penalty shootout.
2012: Participation in UNICEF Game
In 2012, Woody Harrelson played in the UNICEF game, playing the last 10 minutes of the game for the Rest of the World team, losing 3–1 to England.
2012: Emmy Nominations for Frasier and Game Change
In 2012, Woody Harrelson received two Emmy nominations for his roles in the comedy series Frasier and the television film Game Change.
2012: Release of 2012 and The Hunger Games
In 2012, Woody Harrelson starred in the film 2012 and The Hunger Games film series.
2013: Release of Now You See Me
In 2013, Woody Harrelson starred in the film Now You See Me.
2015: The Hunger Games Film Series
Woody Harrelson appeared in The Hunger Games film series.
2016: Release of Now You See Me 2, The Edge of Seventeen, LBJ
In 2016, Woody Harrelson starred in the films Now You See Me 2, The Edge of Seventeen, and LBJ.
2017: Nomination for Best Supporting Actor Oscar
In 2017, Woody Harrelson received a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a police chief in the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
2017: Release of The Glass Castle
In 2017, Woody Harrelson starred in the film The Glass Castle.
2017: Inspiration for Lost in London
In 2017, Woody Harrelson's 2002 arrest in London served as the inspiration for his live-streamed film Lost in London.
May 13, 2022: Opening of 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.
2023: Offies Award Nomination for Ulster American
In 2023, Woody Harrelson was nominated for an Offies Award for his performance in Ulster American, 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.
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