From Daily Mail: Woody Harrelson fans have been left blown away after they discovered who his father is, as they claimed ‘I never knew this!’
The actor, 63, has become well known for his roles on Cheers, True Detective, Zombieland, and The Hunger Games.
But despite creating a name and reputation on his own, there’s more to the Harrelson family than meets the eye.
Last month, an account on Instagram called historyfeels reminded people that Woody’s father is none other than mobster and contract killer Charles Voyde Harrelson.
The account reported, “Charles Voyde Harrelson, the father of actor Woody Harrelson, was a contract killer with deep ties to organised crime.
“In 1979, he was charged with the assassination of U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr., the first federal judge to be murdered in the 20th century.
“Harrelson carried out the hit for $250,000 on behalf of a drug dealer awaiting trial.
“He was captured after a six-hour standoff with police, during which he confessed to multiple killings, including JFK’s, though that claim was widely dismissed.
“In 1982, Harrelson was convicted and sentenced to two consecutive life terms. He spent the rest of his life in federal prison, where he died in 2007.”
Fans of the actor Harrelson, father of 3 and a Hollywood staple, were stunned.
But the actor has acknowledged his father’s situation, telling PEOPLE in 1987 that he visited his father in prison and helped him navigate the legal system.
“This might sound odd to say about a convicted felon, but my father is one of the most articulate, well-read, charming people I’ve ever known,” he told the outlet.
Charles, who died in 2007, was also a father of three. He held many jobs during his life, but eventually found his way to gambling and organized crime.
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