A gifted actor who easily switched back and forth from comedy and drama, Woody Harrelson came out of nowhere to endear himself to an audience of millions playing the loveable, but dim-witted assistant bartender Woody Boyd on the long-running sitcom “Cheers” (NBC, 1982-1993). Harrelson portrayed the naïve, put-upon Boyd for eight seasons, earning widespread critical acclaim and an Emmy Award for his performance. Because of his small screen success, he was able to transition to features, where he managed to outgrow his “Cheers” co-stars and become a highly-sought actor capable of turning in
