Not As Lucky
Meanwhile, Russell did not have the same luck in the beginning. While he landed several parts for both the big and small screen, his career did not experience the same trajectory as Hawn’s. When would he get his big break?
Not As Lucky
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The Action Hero
This only lasted until he starred in the television movie Elvis. He was nominated for an Emmy for this and this was his breakthrough role. Not long after, he played Snake Plissken in the John Carpenter film Escape From New York and reprised the anti-hero in the sequel, Escape from Los Angeles.
The Action Hero
