Brett Harrelson is an actor and the brother of American actor and playwright Woodrow Tracy Harrelson. Brett’s brother Woody Harrelson is known for his work both in front and behind the camera on several projects. He has several acting credits and has earned global recognition, nominations, and awards. He has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.
Brett Harrelson: Bio Summary
| Name | Brett Harrelson |
| Age | 60 years old as of 2023 |
| Date of birth | June 4, 1963 |
| Birthplace | Midland, Texas, U.S., |
| Famous as | brother of Woody Harrelson, son of Charles Harrelson, actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Charles Harrelson and Diane Lou Oswald |
| Siblings | Jordan Harrelson and Woody Harrelson |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
How Old Is Brett Harrelson?
Brett Harrelson was born Brett V. Harrelson on June 4, 1963, in Midland, Texas, U.S., which means he is 60 years old as of 2023. His parents are Diane Lou (née Oswald) and Charles Voyde Harrelson (July 23, 1938 – March 15, 2007). His mother Diane worked as a secretary while his father Charles was an American hitman and organized crime figure.
Brett Harrelson is not the only child of his parents. He was raised alongside his two brothers, Jordan Harrelson and Woody Harrelson. His parents divorced in 1964. His mother Diane had to raise Brett and his two brothers alone. In 1973, he, his mother, and his siblings moved to his mother’s native city, Lebanon, Ohio, where he was raised.
Brett’s maternal grandparents are Kenneth Oswald and Mary Lou Oswald. His paternal grandparents are Alma Lee (née Sparks; 1907–2002) and Voyde Harrelson (1901–1976). He schooled at Lebanon High School but dropped out at 17 to join the United States Army, and spent two years in Germany. Later, he moved back to Lebanon and worked as a legal clerk.
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Brett Didn’t Find Success At The Beginning Of His Career
Brett Harrelson didn’t find success when he first decided to pursue a career in the film industry. He was at the age of 22 when he followed his brother Woody Harrelson to California. According to Brett, he “came to L.A. to starify”. He was unable to find success so he gave up acting. He then became a motorcycle racer, rising to #8 in the 1992 professional national rankings.
Brett Harrelson said that “after seeing a few people killed,” he became Woody’s assistant. He started to pursue his acting career again. He is an actor and producer and has worked as an additional crew of several movies. As an additional crew, he worked in ‘Kingpin (1996)’ and ‘Now You See Me (2013)’. He was an executive producer for Son of a Hitman, a podcast series.
Brett Harrelson collaborated with Journalist Jason Cavanagh in the 10-episode podcast, Son of a Hitman, which was released on May 5, 2020, by Spotify Studios and produced by High Five Content. Son Of A Hitman is a documentary podcast series that dives into the deadly world of Charles Harrelson, a womanizer, a card shark, and possibly one of the most notorious hitmen of all time, per IMDb.
“The podcast covers so much new things about my dad,” Brett told EW. “When I thought I knew everything, there’s just been way more than I realized. It’s mind-blowing.” Brett also said of his father in the first episode of the podcast: “I see a lot of myself in him. I know this sounds terrible, but I thought, ‘I wish I could be as cool as this guy when I get older.’ I wish I could know all he has done.”
Brett Harrelson appeared as Kendall in A Mom for Christmas, Younger Highway Patrol Officer in The Sunchaser, Jimmy Flynt in The People vs. Larry Flynt, Steve Christian in Strangeland, Jeremy in Dante’s View, Ray Bob in From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money, and Buck in Inferno. He has appeared in Back Home Again. He voiced Tallahassee in the Video Game, Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever. His current activities include TV ads for “Harrelson’s Own CBD”.
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What Happened To Brett Harrelson’s Father?
Brett Harrelson’s father convicted hitman Charles Voyde Harrelson received a life sentence for the 1979 killing of federal judge John H. Wood Jr. He died during his life sentence at age 68, on March 15, 2007, in the United States Penitentiary, Administrative Maximum Facility.
Is Brett Harrelson Married?
Brett Harrelson has kept his love life a secret. He has chosen not to reveal much information about his romantic associations. It is unknown if he is currently seeing someone or not. However, according to whosdatedwho, Brett Harrelson has been in a relationship with Suzanne Le. He was married to Monica Harriet Harrelson in 2001 in Midland, Midland County, per a source. Brett and Monica are no longer together. They reportedly got divorced in 2003. The reason for their separation is not known.
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