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Biography
'Woody Harrelson' (qv) 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's 'Biloxi Blues'. Within months, he was cast as Woody on the
hit TV series, "Cheers". Due to conflicts with his TV shedule,
Harrelson found it difficult to cross-over to films. His first
appearance was in WILDCATS with 'Goldie Hawn' (qv). His next movie,
COOL BLUE, 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' (qv) and 'Laura
Dern' (qv)). In 1991, DOC HOLLYWOOD gave him his first widely-seen
movie role. The follo wing year, WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP, with 'Wesley
Snipes' (qv) established him as a box-office draw. He followed
immediatly with two hits, INDECENT PROPOSAL and _Natural Born
Killers (1994)_ (qv). Harrelson lives with his former assistant,
Laura Louie, and their daughter, Deni M ontana.
Biography courtesy of the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com).
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Woody Harrelson 
