American actor and heart-throb Kurt Russell through the years

American actor Kurt Russell began his career as a child actor in Disney films and in TV shows including "Gilligan’s Island" released in 1965.  (Getty Images)

Russell’s father Neil "Bing" Russell was a professional baseball player and actor. He is known for his roles in "Bonanza" in 1959 and "The Magnificent Seven" in 1960. Here is "Bing" Russell with his son in 1966.  (Getty Images)

One of Russell’s more famous acting jobs came when he starred as Elvis Presley in "Elvis," released as a TV film in 1979. Russell was nominated for the Emmy award "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special" for his role.  (Getty Images)

In 1984, Russell starred in the movie "Swing Shift" alongside Goldie Hawn, who would become his long-time romantic partner. The two never married but are still together today. (Getty Images)

Russell and Goldie have appeared in several movies together, including "Overboard" from 1987 and Netflix’s "The Christmas Chronicles." (Getty Images)

In 1993, Russell starred in the historical drama movie "Tombstone," alongside Val Kilmer. Here is Russell on The Tonight Show the following year.  (Getty Images)

In 1998, Russell starred in the sci-fi action drama "Soldier." (Getty Images)

Russell is also acted in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" playing "Ego" alongside co-star Chris Pratt.  (Getty Images)

Russell starred in Quentin Tarantino’s 2015 movie "Hateful Eight" alongside Samuel L. Jackson.  (Getty Images)

Kurt Russell at the premiere of "Christmas Chronicles." (Getty Images)