At 75, Kurt Russell reflects on time, work and the rest of life

Kurt Russell has built one of Hollywood’s longest and most varied careers, moving from action films to comedy, suspense and drama. While promoting “The Madison,” Paramount+’s new series from creator Taylor Sheridan, he offered a reflection on what changes when time begins to feel more limited.

“As you get older and have less time left, you think more intensely about what you have done and what you want to do with the rest of your life,” Russell told Men’s Health. He said he strongly identifies with Preston Clyburn, his character in the series, because both share the feeling that the horizon has become clearly defined.

That perspective turns the remaining years into a lens for deciding what matters. Russell began working as a child, including in a film alongside Elvis, and later remembered lessons from his father, Bing Russell, about work ethic and pursuing dreams. He discussed those lessons during a March appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”

Born in 1951, Russell became a prominent Disney performer before developing a tougher screen image in films including “Escape from New York.” His credits also include “The Thing,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” “Tombstone,” “Stargate,” “Miracle” and “The Hateful Eight.” He has been with Goldie Hawn for more than 40 years. The couple never married and live on a ranch in Old Snowmass, Colorado, where Russell has said he prefers being to attending Hollywood red carpets.

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As you get older and have less time left, you think more intensely about what you have done and what you want to do with the rest of your life.