Kurt spent the early 1970s playing minor league baseball. He is of english, german, scottish and irish descent. Released through abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history escape from new york, big trouble in little china, the thing and escape from l. The script was written by richard recco and damien lichtenstein. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary. Kurt russell smiling and shirtless vintage male celebs. Although an edited version of the film had a limited release in british cinemas, and then briefly appeared on video, it was abruptly withdrawn for legal reasons involving music rights. Butler is not the first actor to try to capture elvis on screen. He began acting on television at the age of 12 in the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 19631964. Elvis starring kurt russell is the very best of all of the bio pic of elvis presley. His first roles were as a child on television series, including a lead role on the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 1963. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history escape from new york, big trouble in little china, the thing and escape from l.
Kurt russell in elvis, as the film was simply called was broadcast on abctv in he us in february 1979, to great acclaim. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history. Kurt vogel russell born march 17, 1951 is an american actor. Elvis is told in flashback, starting with elvis arrival in las vegas for what would be his 1969 comeback concert. With elvis presley, joan obrien, gary lockwood, vicky tiu.
Released through abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director. A favorite scene in the movie is when a tenyearold kurt russell is paid by elvis character to kick him in the shins. Russell also played elvis in the 1979 film of the same name, so he knows a thing or two about the kings voice. In this scene from elvis, russell plays the young elvis. He nails the kings voice, personality, and demeanor. So, he concluded that russell, who was by then too old to appear as the young elvis, would be ideal to provide the elvis voice in forrest gump. Presley imitator ronnie mcdowell expertly dubs in kurt russell s renditions of love me tender, heartbreak hotel, et al. His manager colonel tom parkers persistent lobbying of william morris agency president abe lastfogel for a presley. Elvis presley family elvis presley movies elvis presley photos bing russell kurt russell rock and roll western film western theme charro. Kurt russell in elvis 1979 elvis, goldie hawn kurt. Jun 11, 2018 elvis such a night remix w gorgeous shuffle girls. And for comparisons sake, heres elvis with a beard in 1969 for a western he starred in called charro.
Aug 25, 2016 in the 1963 film it happened at the worlds fair, 11yearold kurt russell, in his unbilled film debut, plays a brat who kicks elvis presley in the shins. Feb 03, 2010 dvd trailer for the 1979 feature film, elvis. Originally made and aired as a high profile abc miniseries in 79only two years after elvis presley had exited. And kurts real dad, bing russell, played the part of elviss supportive father, vernon presley. Otce elvise kurt russell hral jeho skutecny otec bing russell. In the late 1960s, he signed a tenyear contract with the walt disney company where, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s. There is quite an extensive list of actors who have portrayed the singer, from bruce campbell and harvey keitel to kurt russell and jonathan rhys myers. Although kurt russell doesnt look much like elvis in real life, he simply became him in this acclaimed telemovie. Unfollow kurt russell elvis to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Russell made his film debut for an uncredited part in elvis presley s it happened at the worlds fair. The movie went through the roof, even beating out a competing telecast of gone with. Elvis kurt russell blue suede shoes 1979 film youtube. It was released in february of 1979 a year and a half after elviss death. When first telecast on february 11, 1979, the ratings for elvis.
Kurt russell played the king, while ronnie mcdowell provided the vocals. Kurt russell stuns audience at the opry with an elvis hit. Factory elvis presley kurt russell makes his debut at the grand ol opry in elvis, a 1979 miniseries making its dvd debut on march 2. Other actors in the film included elviss actual confidant, charlie hodge, who appeared as himself in the film. In 1960, walt disney himself signed russell to a 10year contract.
The film recounts presley s life from age ten to his 1969 vegas comeback. Earlier in his childhood he scored a recurring role on the tv show, sugarfoot. Elvis presley was an american entertainer who achieved great initial success as a singer and stage performer. Elvis presley 24 film noir crime movie posters 60 fine art australian artists 6 glass slides 12 hammer movie posters 100.
Tcb stands for taking care of business and the lightning bolt stands for flash. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time that director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history escape from new york, the. Besides dressing as an elvis impersonator in 3000 miles to graceland, russell also portrayed elvis in the music video for presley s such a night, which was featured on the soundtrack for the movie. It stars kurt russell and kevin costner with supporting roles courteney cox, david arquette, bokeem woodbine, christian slater, and kevin pollak. Just two years after elvis presley died, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll. And kurt s real dad, bing russell, played the part of elvis s supportive father, vernon presley. It is a story of theft and betrayal, revolving around. Two years after elvis presley passed away, famed director john carpenter released a television biopic titled elvis to celebrate his life and iconic career. Elvis is a 1979 american madefortelevision biographical film directed by john carpenter, and starring kurt russell as elvis presley, originally aired on abc.
With kurt russell, shelley winters, bing russell, robert gray. He is still acting in many films, usually in supporting roles. Presley imitator ronnie mcdowell expertly dubs in kurt russell s renditions of love me. Oct 29, 2018 kurt russells last television role was to act as the king of rock and roll at the grand ole opry set. In 1979, he gave a classic performance as elvis presley in john carpenter s abc tv movie elvis 1979, and married the actress who portrayed priscilla presley in the film, season hubley. Kurt russell performing blue moon of kentucky as elvis presley in john carpenters 1979 film, elvis. He will celebrate his 69th birthday this year, so gold derby is taking a look back at his film career. Elvis the movie original vintage daybill movie poster kurt russell elvis presley. Director john carpenter teams up for the first time with his favorite actor, kurt russell, in this biography of elvis aaron presley. Kurt russell talks guardians of the galaxy 2, deadpool explains imax. In the 1963 film it happened at the worlds fair, 11yearold kurt russell, in his unbilled film debut, plays a brat who kicks elvis presley in the shins. One of three films that elvis presley and kurt russell have in common. Kurt russell voiced elvis in forrest gump popsugar. It marks the last role on television for russell, and the first collaboration between him and carpenter.
Beginning with his humble beginnings as a country boy without a father, the film chronicles elviss journey to the height fame, his las vegas comeback, and his eventual death. Elvis the movie original vintage daybill movie poster kurt. Russell s father was an actor, and russell himself became a child star, appearing in a number of television and film roles. Presley imitator ronnie mcdowell expertly dubs in kurt russells renditions of love me tender, heartbreak hotel, et al. Apr 21, 2016 kurt russell began his film career at the age of 10 in an uncredited part as in elvis presley s it happened at the worlds fair. Filmography of kurt russell includes popular tv series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 196364, tv film elvis and topgrossing films like tequila sunrise 1988, executive decision 1996 and the fate of the furious 2017. The film also marked carpenter and russells first collaboration in what would become a legendary pairing. Jan 04, 2018 in that 2001 film, russell works with kevin costner to plan a las vegas robbery during an elvis presley impersonators convention. With kurt russell, kevin costner, courteney cox, christian slater. Russell appeared in the elvis movie it happened at the worlds fair 1963, he portrayed presley in the tv movie elvis 1979, and he played an elvis impersonator in 3000 miles to graceland 2001.
A gang of excons rob a casino during elvis convention week. Who is austin butler, and can he play elvis in a movie. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history escape from new york, the thing, big trouble. Kurt russell staked his career on elvis, new to dvd on. By arden lambert october 29, 2018 the life and iconic career of the king of rock and roll elvis presley remains a significant influence in. Forrest gump director robert zemeckis knew that russell had played elvis in the 1979 madefortv film elvis, directed by john carpenter.
And yet elvis historically marked the first collaboration between carpenter and kurt russell, sparking a legendary partnership the thing, big trouble little china, escape from new york and. Kurt russell s last television role was to act as the king of rock and roll at the grand ole opry set. It is based upon the life of elvis presley, and stars kurt russell in the title role. And, of course, there are all of those elvis impersonators. Released through abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history escape from new york, big trouble in little china, the.
Aug 10, 2011 a scene from john carpenters elvis from 1979. Biographical movie about the famous rock singer elvis presley. Elvis the movie 1979 elvis biomovie starring kurt russell. On april 24, 1963, russell guest starred in the abc series our man higgins, starring stanley holloway as an english butler in an american family later, he played the title role in the abc western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 196364. Kurt russell was born kurt vogel russell in springfield, massachusetts, to louise julia crone, a dancer, and actor bing russell neil oliver russell. He is best known for portraying elvis presley in the 1979 film, elvis. Was kurt russells voice in forrest gump as elvis presley.
Elvis the movie kurt russell r0 pal dvd imported just two years after elvis presley passed away, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll. He publicly expressed an early career goal of following in the footsteps of his role models james dean and marlon brando to become a top dramatic actor. Elvis the movie kurt russell just two years after elvis presley passed away, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll. Kurt russell was born as kurt vogel russell in springfield, ma and began his career as a child actor at the age of ten in the elvis presley film it happened at the worlds fair as a child he had recurring roles in many television series such as sugarfoot, the travels of jamie mcpheeters, and daniel boone. Beginning with his humble beginnings as a country boy without a father, the film chronicles elvis s journey to the height fame, his las vegas comeback, and his eventual death. Mike and danny hitch a ride to the worlds fair in seattle after the sheriff seizes their crop duster biplane to cover dannys gambling debts. It stars shelley winters, season hubley, bing russell and pat hingle in supporting roles. Just two years after elvis presley passed away, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll. Russells first film was it happened at the worlds fair when he was eleven. Other actors in the film included elvis s actual confidant, charlie hodge, who appeared as himself in the film. In 1979, he gave a classic performance as elvis presley in john carpenters abc tv movie elvis 1979, and married the actress who portrayed priscilla presley in the film, season hubley. Kurt russell had been in a film with elvis when he was a child actor and this movie was probably the first one made of his life.
The role of priscilla presley was played by season hubley, whom kurt actually married in 1979, a month after the airing of the movie in february of 79 and having a son together, prior to their divorce several years later. Elvis kurt russell blue moon of kentucky 1979 film. Russell s first film was it happened at the worlds fair when he was eleven. Kurt russepll delivers an outstanding performance as elvis. Actor kurt russell captures elvis every move in blue.
Product information director john carpenter teams up for the first time with his favorite actor, kurt russell, in this biography of elvis aaron presley. Kurt russell is elvis in a careerdefining performance. In it happened at the worlds fair, russell who was a young boy at the. Taking care of business in a flash was elvis slogan he had similar necklaces made, and gave them to his inner crowd. Elvis the movie director john carpenter teams up for the first time with his favorite actor, kurt russell, in this biography of elvis aaron presley. Elvis 1979, kurt russell biography movie videospace. Throughout the movie, kurt russell s character is seen wearing a necklace. The movie starred actor kurt russell, which was the last television role he ever took on before making the transition to films. Check out the above scene from forrest gump to have your mind blown.
Elvis tv movie 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Eventually, elvis forms a partnership with colonel tom parker pat hingle that leads to the more initial release. He followed with roles in a string of wellreceived. Mar 19, 2017 kurt russell landed a part in the elvis presley movie, it happened at the worlds fair, when he was 10yearsold. Tracing presley s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to. Released through abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history. By arden lambert october 29, 2018 the life and iconic career of the king of rock and roll elvis presley remains a significant influence in the music and entertainment industry. This movie seemed to depict elvis as the ones closest to him says he was. His boxoffice bombs include soldier 1998 and dark blue 2002.
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