Meet Kurt Russell's famous actor father and siblings who formed a massive Hollywood dynasty

While she didn't pursue an acting or producing career like her star father and brother, Jill Russell Franco has her own strong connections to the entertainment and sports worlds. She was previously married to acclaimed film producer Larry Franco, and she is the mother.

Kurt's sister Jody has had a profound impact on his on-screen work. He opened up to AARP, explaining that his performance in The Madison was influenced by his own experience of loss.

What Happened

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• Born on 5 May 1926, Bing Russell started working on screen in the early '50s with NBC drama The Living Christ Series and Public Defender.

• He's best-known for subsequent roles in The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Horse Soldiers (1959) and Bonanza (1961–1973).

• He passed away in 2003, at the age of 76.

Key Details

Jami Way has kept much of her life private, keeping away from the spotlight entirely. Instead, she's heavily involved with Kurt's wine brand GoGi Wine.

• Louise 'Lulu' Russell was a passionate dancer and reportedly met Bing in 1945, the same year she was named Newport's Winter Carnival Queen.

• The pair tied the knot in 1946 at the Newport Congregational Church, moving to Hollywood after Bing completed his studies at graduate school.

• He is also a father to son Boston Russell and a doting step-father to Goldie's children, actress Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson.

Why It Matters

According to Santa Barbara News-Press, Kurt isn't just involved in the branding, Jami says it's a real passion project.

• He and actress Goldie Hawn have been a couple for over 40 years, welcoming Disclosure Day star Wyatt Russell together.

• Kurt has built his own (very sparkly) branch of the celebrity family tree.

What Reports Say

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