- The character made famous by Russell in ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK is set to become a franchise in all media under the brand The Snake Plissken Chronicles -- Plissken has already been the pivotal presence in two films: the 1981 favorite and its 1996 sequel, ESCAPE FROM L.A. (July 31, 2003)
- Russell says Master P and Kurupt are natural actors in DARK BLUE -- He was impressed by the two rappers, both as actors and businessmen. (February 20, 2003)
- Goldie Hawn and Russel's teenage son Wyatt has banned them from his first ice hockey games, even though they moved to Vancouver, Canada, to give his sporting dreams a sporting chance - Hawn understands it's hard having parents who are larger than life. (September 2002)
- The voice of Elvis in FORREST GUMP (1994) is provided by him who played him in John Carpenter's ELVIS (1979) (TV).
- At the beginning of ESCAPE FROM L.A. (1996), he wears his costume from the original film, which still fit after 15 years.
- In BACKDRAFT (1991) he, Scott Glenn and William Baldwin, did a lot of their own stunts, and are properly credited as such.
- His 59 Cadillac has a license plate that reads 3KMTG which stands for 3000 Miles to Graceland.
- Agreed to star in VANILLA SKY (2001) without reading the script.
- Considered for the title role for HARD TARGET (1993).
- In his screen debut, he kicks Elvis' shins in IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR (1963).
- He sustained a broken ankle during the first week of filming SOLDIER (1998), and got a week off. When he came back, all of the scenes where he was laying down were filmed. They followed that with the sitting-down scenes, then the standing-still scenes. Finally, the action scenes were shot. The last scene filmed was the running scene between Todd and Cain 607 near the beginning of the movie.
- Everyone's favorite eye-patched mercenary--played by Kurt Russell in director John Carpenter's sci-fi classic ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and its 1996 Sequel ESCAPE FROM L.A.--is going the way of anime.
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special at Emmy Awards for ELVIS (1979)
Quotes- "Sure I love Goldie [Hawn]. How could you not love Goldie? Everyone loves Goldie. I love her, and I hope our love will continue, but I don't want to give an I-love-Goldie-Hawn interview."
Awards- Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Life Career Award (2003)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Actor - Adventure/Drama, EXECUTIVE DECISION (1997)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, SILKWOOD (1984)
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