Kurt Russell turns 74: a look back (23 images)

By UPI Staff

Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor Kurt Russell, best known for his roles in "Escape from New York," "The Thing," "Big Trouble in Little China," "Tombstone," "The Hateful Eight" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" turns 74 on Monday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.



Goldie Hawn (L) and longtime partner Kurt Russell attend the opening night party for the revival production of the Broadway musical "Little Me" in New York City on November 12, 1998. The couple, who have been in a relationship since 1983 but never married, have one child together. They reflected on their relationship in 2020. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI
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Hawn (L) and Russell appear at a hand and footprint ceremony for outgoing Warner Bros. co-CEOs Terry Semel and Robert Daly in Los Angeles, on September 30, 1999. Almost 20 years later, the couple appeared together in Netflix's "Christmas Chronicles" film as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Cast members Dakota Fanning (L) and Russell (R) smile at the premiere of "Dreamer" in Los Angeles on October 9, 2005. The horse, named Benny, is also in the film. Earlier that year, Goldie Hawn said that the strength of her and Russell's relationship comes from not getting married. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Cast member Russell arrives at the Tribeca Film Festival debut of "Poseiden" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, on May 6, 2006. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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