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Kurt Russell's role as Wyatt Earp in 'Tombstone' showcases his effortless coolness in a nonviolent saloon scene. Unlike typical Western bar scenes, Earp's smooth-talking and intimidating nature shines through in the film. Russell's portrayal of Earp in the film has helped shape the real-life legacy of the legendary lawman.

While Kurt Russell has had a pretty legendary stint in Hollywood, a three-minute sequence in Tombstone remains one of the coolest moments in the actor's career. Coincidentally, Russell began his acting career as a preteen, joining the cast of the Western TV series The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, so it's fitting that one of his most iconic moments crops up in the 1993 Western. After starring in several '70s Disney films and portraying the titular role in Elvis, Russell carved out an anti-hero niche in several of John Carpenter's films, including Escape from New York and The Thing.

When Kurt Russell was 12 years old, he faced a fork in his career path. His father, Bing Russell, owned a minor league baseball club, but made the bulk of his money as an actor; the elder Russell played Deputy Clem Foster in the successful TV Western "Bonanza." Kurt, exposed equally to baseball and acting, began following both his father's paths simultaneously, becoming equally interested in being a star little league player or an on-screen child star.

It was around the age of 12 that the young Kurt Russell attracted the attention of Walt Disney. He had already appeared in several hit TV shows like "Dennis the Menace," "Lost in Space," "The Virginian," "Gilligan's Island," and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," and Disney saw nothing but potential for the lad. Most notably, Russell had starred as the title character in "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters," a Western series based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,...

When it was announced that the hit television series "Yellowstone" would be coming to an end following its fifth season, fans at least knew that they'd have the already-announced spin-offs to look forward to. Unfortunately, the end of "Yellowstone" also meant the end of star Kevin Costner's time on the Western show, who instead pivoted to his own "Horizon: An American Saga" series of Western films. Would the "Yellowstone" name and the goodwill generated after five successful seasons be enough to sustain these spin-offs without the star? Well, when one barn door closes, another opens, and in the wake of Costner's exit, Kurt Russell, Michelle Pfeiffer, and "Suits" star Patrick J. Adams have answered the call. First reported by TVLine, the "Yellowstone" spin-off known as "2024" is set to be retitled "The Madison," and is allegedly going to follow matriarch Stacy Clyburn and her family after they relocate from New York to Montana.

Actors Kurt Russell and Charles Bronson are among the best-known names in the Western film genre, with quite a few important cowboy films beneath their belts. Still, did you know that they worked together? Once upon a time in the west, Bronson and Russell starred together on a 1963 television series called "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters," and a year later in the movie "Guns of Diablo," which served as a bigger, full-color version of the show's finale. Both are known mostly for introducing the world to Russell, who had done a few background spots on TV but hadn't gotten much attention until his starring role on "Jaimie McPheeters." However, it turns out that filming with Bronson had a surprising impact on the young actor.

In a 2015 interview with Vice, Russell shared a charming story about how he and Bronson exchanged gifts while working together and Bronson ended up sticking up...

Kurt Russell's underrated movies deserve more love from audiences, showcasing his versatility and charm throughout his career. Captain Ron, The Hateful Eight, and Executive Decision highlight Russell's comedic, gritty, and action-packed performances that deserve more recognition. From Death Proof to Bone Tomahawk, Russell has proven his talent in various genres, making him a versatile and underappreciated actor in Hollywood.

From Death Proof to Bone Tomahawk to Executive Decision, there are a ton of great underrated Kurt Russell movies that deserve a lot more love from audiences. Russell has been acting since the age of 12. He started his career in the 1960s with the title role in the western series The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters. This led to a 10-year contract with Disney, under which he starred in such cult comedies as The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The Strongest Man in the World, and Now You See Him, Now You Dont.