Woody Harrelson is a celebrated American actor recognized for his diverse roles across television and film. He gained initial fame as Woody Boyd on the sitcom Cheers, earning a Primetime Emmy Award. Harrelson has received three Academy Award nominations for his performances in The People vs. Larry Flynt, The Messenger, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, showcasing his acting range and critical acclaim. His career highlights demonstrate his consistent presence and impact within the entertainment industry.
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".
In 1993, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Indecent Proposal", for which he later won a Golden Raspberry Award.
In 1994, Woody Harrelson won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his role in the 1993 film "Indecent Proposal".
On June 1, 1996, Woody Harrelson was arrested in Lee County, Kentucky, for symbolically planting four hemp seeds to challenge the state law regarding industrial hemp and marijuana. He was later acquitted.
In 1996, Woody Harrelson received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his role as Larry Flynt in the biographical drama "The People vs. Larry Flynt".
In 1999, Woody Harrelson narrated the documentary "Grass", showcasing his involvement in projects related to hemp and cannabis advocacy.
In 2002, Woody Harrelson was arrested in London after 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.
In 2002, Woody Harrelson wrote an article in The Guardian condemning President George W. Bush's preparations for a US invasion of Iraq as a "racist and imperialist war".
In 2003, Woody Harrelson publicly spoke out against the invasion of Iraq, adding to his history of protesting against military conflicts.
Since 2003, Woody Harrelson has served as a member on NORML's advisory board, reflecting his support for marijuana and hemp legalization.
In 2005, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "North Country".
In 2006, Woody Harrelson was involved in an incident outside a Hollywood nightclub with TMZ photographer Josh Levine, leading to a lawsuit in 2008.
In September 2007, Woody Harrelson attended the PICNIC'07 festival in Amsterdam, an event focused on creativity, science, technology, media, and business solutions.
In 2007, Woody Harrelson appeared in "No Country for Old Men".
In 2008, TMZ photographer Josh Levine filed a lawsuit against Woody Harrelson for an alleged attack outside a Hollywood nightclub that occurred in 2006.
In October 2009, Woody Harrelson received an honorary degree from York University for his contributions to environmental education, sustainability, and activism.
In October 2009, Woody Harrelson told Playboy that he had been studying theology and the Bible but came to view it as a man-made instrument for control, questioning its divine authority.
In 2009, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Zombieland".
In 2009, Woody Harrelson was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a Gulf War veteran in the film "The Messenger".
In April 2010, the lawsuit filed against Woody Harrelson by TMZ photographer Josh Levine for an alleged attack in 2006 was dismissed.
In June 2010, Woody Harrelson participated in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford in Manchester, raising money for UNICEF and scoring the winning goal in the penalty shootout.
In 2010, the events surrounding Woody Harrelson's 1996 hemp seed planting were featured in the Michael P. Henning documentary film "Hempsters: Plant the Seed".
In 2012, Woody Harrelson played in the UNICEF game for the Rest of the World team, which lost to England 3-1.
In 2012, Woody Harrelson received two Emmy nominations for his roles in the comedy series "Frasier" and the television film "Game Change".
In 2012, Woody Harrelson starred in the movie "2012" and the first film in "The Hunger Games" series.
In 2013, Woody Harrelson criticized President Barack Obama for failing to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, comparing him negatively to Richard Nixon.
In 2013, Woody Harrelson starred in the movie "Now You See Me".
In 2015, Woody Harrelson continued his role in "The Hunger Games" film series.
In 2016, Woody Harrelson appeared in the movie "Now You See Me 2", "The Edge of Seventeen", and "LBJ".
In 2017, Woody Harrelson earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role as a police chief in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri".
In 2017, Woody Harrelson released the live-streamed film "Lost in London", inspired by his 2002 arrest in London after a taxi incident.
In 2017, Woody Harrelson starred in "The Glass Castle".
In April 2020, Woody Harrelson posted on Instagram promoting a conspiracy theory linking 5G networks to COVID-19. The post was later deleted.
In 2021, Woody Harrelson starred in the film "Kate".
On May 13, 2022, Woody Harrelson opened The Woods WeHo, a cannabis dispensary located off Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
In May 2022, Woody Harrelson stated that he doesn't believe in the germ theory and criticized the use of face masks against COVID-19, considering it "absurd".
In 2023, Woody Harrelson appeared to endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In May 2024, Woody Harrelson narrated a short documentary released by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign on the life and career of RFK Jr.
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