**Woody Harrelson (born in 1961) is an American actor renowned for his remarkable versatility and his ability to portray complex and often unconventional roles.**

From his initial television success with *Cheers*, he firmly established himself in film. He gained critical acclaim for intense performances in films such as Oliver Stone's *Natural Born Killers* (1994) and the sports comedy *White Men Can't Jump* (1992).

Nominated twice for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his poignant portrayal in *The People vs. Larry Flynt* (1996) and for his dramatic role in *Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri* (2017). His filmography also includes acclaimed titles such as *No Country for Old Men*, *Zombieland*, and *The Hunger Games* saga.

Harrelson is known for bringing to his characters a unique blend of charisma, vulnerability, irreverent humor, and often unexpected depth, making him an iconic Hollywood figure.