SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS (2012)
Harrelson first teamed with director and playwright/screenwriter Martin McDonagh on this dark comedy which as the title suggests follows the exploits of seven psychopathic characters. Harrelson plays Charlie Costello a particularly violent gangster who is still quite devoted to his Shih Tzu dog.
ZOMBIELAND (2009)
Harrelson had one of his biggest box office hits in this post-apocalyptic comedic horror film where zombies have taken over the planet. While zombies have literally been done to death (so to speak) in recent film and television, “Zombieland” stands on its own as a unique take on the genre. The Chicago Tribune described Harrelson as “having a high old time as humankind’s last best hope.”
THE MESSENGER (2009)
Harrelson received his second Oscar nomination (as Best Supporting Actor) for this film about an alcoholic army officer whose job it is to notify families of people killed in action. The Orlando Sentinel raved about Harrelson’s work in this film saying “Harrelson gives us layers of hurt under a callous yet needy crust. It may be the best performance of his career and certainly deserves Oscar consideration.”
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007)
Harrelson had a supporting role in this 2007 film that won four Oscars (Best Picture, Best Directors, Best Adapted Screenplay and Supporting Actor for Javier Bardem.) In a large ensemble cast full of stand outs Harrelson still makes a strong impact in what was one of his most acclaimed and rewarded films at the time.
