**Kurt Russell** (Springfield, Massachusetts, 1951) is an American actor whose career spans over six decades, beginning at a very young age, often in Disney films.

His collaboration with director John Carpenter was crucial for his establishment, defining his style. Iconic roles like Snake Plissken in *Escape from New York* (1981), R.J. MacReady in *The Thing* (1982), and Jack Burton in *Big Trouble in Little China* (1986) cemented his status as a charismatic anti-hero.

Russell has demonstrated great versatility, ranging from action to westerns (*Tombstone*, 1993), from science fiction (*Stargate*, 1994) to thriller and comedy. More recently, he has continued to distinguish himself in memorable roles such as Ego in *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* (2017) and Mr. Nobody in the *Fast & Furious* saga. His style is characterized by a blend of grit, sly charisma, and a "tough guy with a heart of gold" aura, making him a recognizable and beloved face in action cinema and beyond.