History of Woody Harrelson in Timeline
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.
1994: Wins Golden Raspberry Award
In 1994, Woody Harrelson won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his role in 1993's Indecent Proposal.
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.
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: 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.
2005: Acts in North Country
In 2005, Woody Harrelson acted in North Country.
2006: Alleged attack outside nightclub
In 2006, Woody Harrelson was allegedly involved in an attack outside a Hollywood nightclub against TMZ photographer Josh Levine, leading to a lawsuit in 2008.
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.
2007: Acts in No Country for Old Men
In 2007, Woody Harrelson acted in No Country for Old Men.
2008: TMZ photographer sues Harrelson
In 2008, TMZ photographer Josh Levine filed a lawsuit against Woody Harrelson, alleging an attack outside a Hollywood nightclub that had occurred in 2006. The suit sought $2.5 million in damages.
October 2009: Harrelson receives honorary degree from York University
In October 2009, Woody Harrelson was awarded an honorary degree by York University for his contributions in environmental education, sustainability, and activism.
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.
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.
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.
April 2020: Harrelson promotes 5G conspiracy theory
In April 2020, Woody Harrelson promoted on Instagram the conspiracy theory that claims a link between 5G networks and COVID-19. The post was later deleted.
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 2022: Harrelson questions germ theory and mask efficacy
In May 2022, Woody Harrelson expressed skepticism towards the germ theory and deemed the use of face masks against COVID-19 "absurd", arguing they would cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
2023: Appears to endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In 2023, Woody Harrelson appeared to endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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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