Woodrow Tracy Harrelson is an actor and dramatist better known by his stage name Woody Harrelson.
Woody was born on July 23, 1961, and has garnered several awards, including a Primetime Emmy, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Academy Award nominations, and four Golden Globe nominations.
He rose to prominence for his role as bartender Woody Boyd on the NBC comedy Cheers (1985-1993), for which he got five nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He reprised his role in the acclaimed spinoff series Frasier, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
What is Woody Harrelson’s tragedy?
Woody Harrelson had a very painful experience as a child, especially growing up with his father’s constant abuse.
Woody Harrelson’s extended run on Cheers made him renowned, but he knew he had a long way to go before he could shake his image. He gained prominence as a stunning modern serial killer in films such as Natural Born Killers.
His parents split when he was seven years old, and he was accused of many killings. His father was sentenced to 15 years in prison but was released early owing to good behavior. This was a mistake since he later assassinated federal judge John H. Wood.
After being convicted guilty of murder for hire, he received two life sentences. In the end, he died in detention of a heart attack.
