Kurt Russell career since kicking Elvis

Kurt Russell's career since kicking Elvis

Kurt Russell - Kurt Vogel Russell was born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Bing and Louise Russell.

Small screen debut - In 1962, Kurt Russell made his television debut, appearing in an episode of the sitcom series 'Denise the Menace' (1959–1963).

'The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters' (1963–64) - Back on television, the child actor secured the title role in the ABC Western series 'The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters.

'Follow Me, Boys!' (1966) - Russell was offered more television work with guest slots on 'The Fugitive,' The Virginian,' and 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'

'The Barefoot Executive' (1971) - His first movie of the new decade was the Disney comedy 'The Barefoot Executive.'

'The New Land' (1974) - In 1974, Kurt Russell was cast as Bo Larsen in the critically-acclaimed ABC series 'The New Land.'

'The Quest' (1976) - Russell's work on 'The New Land' helped him secure the lead role in the Western series 'The Quest,' starring alongside Tim Matheson.

'Elvis' (1980) - Director John Carpenter cast Russell in the made-for-television biographical film 'Elvis'—released 17 years after the actor had given the "King of Rock and Roll" the boot.

'Escape from New York' (1981) - 'Elvis' marked the first collaboration between Russell and Carpenter—and transitioned Russell's Hollywood career after years as a child actor.

'The Thing' (1982) - The next Russell-Carpenter collaboration was 'The Thing,' a creepy science fiction horror film set in a remote Antarctic research station.

'Big Trouble in Little China' (1986) - 'Big Trouble in Little China,' another Russell-Carpenter production, fulfilled the director's long-standing desire to make a martial arts film. I

'Overboard' (1987) - By now one of Hollywood's golden couples, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn continued their rom-com run with 'Overboard,' which was popular at the box office.

'Backdraft' (1991) - To prepare for this action thriller, Russell and other principal cast members trained at the Chicago Fire Academy and went out on the road with real firefighters.

'Death Proof' (2007) - 'Death Proof' introduced Kurt Russell to maverick filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.

'The Christmas Chronicles' (2018) - In this winter warmer, Kurt Russell plays Santa Claus. Guess who portrays his other half? Yep, Mrs. Claus is none other than Goldie Hawn!