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Kurt Russell Recalls Elvis Presley Encounter in Early Career

3/26/2026

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Kurt Russell reflected on his early career while discussing the 1963 film It Happened at the World's Fair.
He recalled kicking Elvis Presley on-screen, noting Presley wore a shin pad for protection.
Elvis Presley was interested in meeting Kurt Russell's father, Bing Russell, during filming.
The 1963 role started Russell's acting journey and led to portraying Elvis in a 1979 TV movie.

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Story summary

Kurt Russell reflected on his early career while discussing the 1963 film It Happened at the World's Fair.
He recalled kicking Elvis Presley on-screen, noting Presley wore a shin pad for protection.
Elvis Presley was interested in meeting Kurt Russell's father, Bing Russell, during filming.
The 1963 role started Russell's acting journey and led to portraying Elvis in a 1979 TV movie.