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Harold Russell
He was a World War II veteran who received an honorary Oscar as well as Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Best Years of Our Lives" in 1946.
Harold John Russell was training paratroopers at Camp MacKall, NC on June 6, 1944 when some TNT he was using exploded in his hands. He lost both hands. After receiving hooks, and training on them, he was chosen to make an Army training film called "Diary of a Sergeant". William Wyler saw the film and decided to change a character in his film "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) from a spastic to a double amputee. Harold Russell played 'Homer Parish'. For this role he received two Oscars, a Best Supporting and one for being an inspiration to all returning veterans. He is the only actor to receive two Oscars for the same role.
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