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BIOGRAPHY:

Woody Harrelson grew up in Lebanon, Ohio. He received degrees in theatre arts and English from Hanover College, Indiana. His career began in New York theatre as an understudy in 'Neil Simon' Biloxi Blues. Within months, he was cast as Woody on the hit TV series, Cheers (1982). Due to conflicts with his TV schedule, Harrelson found it difficult to cross-over to films.

His first appearance was in Wildcats (1986) with 'Goldie Hawn'.
His next movie, Cool Blue (1990) (V), was releases directly to video.
He followed with two cameos, which went uncredited. Meanwhile, he continued to be active in theatre in L.A.: Zoo Story, 2 on 2 (his own basketball drama), Brooklyn Laundry with 'Glenn Close' and 'Laura Dern'.

In 1991, Doc Hollywood (1991) gave him his first widely-seen movie role.
The following year, White Men Can't Jump (1992), with 'Wesley Snipes' established him as a box-office draw.

He followed immediatly with two hits
Indecent Proposal (1993)
Natural Born Killers (1994)

Harrelson lives with his former assistant, Laura Louie, and their 3 daughters.


TRIVIA:

• (1990) Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People.
• Although he is a vegan, he is a raw foodist (which means he only eats raw and dried foods).
• Lives in Hawaii [2006].
• Lovingly refers to his three daughters as the "Goddess trilogy".
• Moonlights as the lead singer in the band Manly Moondog and the Three Kool Hats.
• Claims to have had 17 jobs in one year.
• Was considered for the role of Lester Burnham in _American Beauty (1999)_ (qv).
• Activist for the legalization of marijuana.