Early Life and Education of Woody Harrelson: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Woody Harrelson. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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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".

June 1, 1996: Harrelson arrested for planting hemp seeds

On June 1, 1996, Woody Harrelson was arrested in Lee County, Kentucky, after symbolically planting four hemp seeds to challenge the state law that did not distinguish between industrial hemp and marijuana. He was later acquitted.

2002: Harrelson arrested after taxi incident in London

In 2002, Woody Harrelson was arrested in London following an incident involving a taxi and a subsequent police chase. He was later released on bail, and the case was dismissed after he compensated the taxi driver.

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.

September 2007: Harrelson attends PICNIC'07 festival in Amsterdam

In September 2007, Woody Harrelson attended the PICNIC'07 festival in Amsterdam, an event focused on creativity, science, technology, media, and business for exploring new solutions.

April 2010: Lawsuit against Harrelson dismissed

In April 2010, the $2.5 million lawsuit filed by TMZ photographer Josh Levine against Woody Harrelson, regarding a 2006 incident, was dismissed.

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.

2010: Hempsters: Plant the Seed documentary released

In 2010, the Michael P. Henning documentary film Hempsters: Plant the Seed, which featured Woody Harrelson's 1996 hemp planting arrest, was released.

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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.

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.