“When I was a young guy, I was finding myself not quite being able to see the things that were going on and buy into a political culture. I didn’t know what to do, so I finally said, “Why don’t I go back and see what the Founding Fathers were all about, and see how that stacked up.” Well, I found them and I found libertarianism. They were pretty radical guys, and damn smart, and I just believe in that old-time stuff and think they had great ideas.”
From Disney child star to action icon, Russell has built one of Hollywood’s most enduring careers, with standout roles in films like Escape from New York, Tombstone, and The Hateful Eight. Known for playing rugged, independent characters, he’s expressed similar values offscreen too. Russell has described himself as a “hardcore libertarian,” voicing admiration for the Founding Fathers and emphasizing limited government and individual freedom as core beliefs.
Estimated World’s Smallest Political Quiz Score:
Economic: 90
Personal: 70
Note: Kurt Russell has not taken The World’s Smallest Political Quiz and this score is purely an estimate made by The Advocates For Self-Government.