Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Acting
February 12, 1934 July 31, 2022 West Monroe, Louisiana, USA 1 popularity
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William Felton "Bill" Russell was a legendary American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. Born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana, Russell's impact on the game goes beyond statistics. He played the center position for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969, winning an astonishing 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons. Renowned for his defensive prowess, leadership, and shot-blocking abilities, Russell was a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, becoming the NBA's first African American head coach. Russell continued to influence the game, leaving an indelible mark on basketball both on and off the court.

Movies

18 titles
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
4K

Self (archive footage)

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022
El otro Rey de Chicago
4K

Self

El otro Rey de Chicago

2022
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
4K 7.0

Self (Archive Footage)

Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible

2021
2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
4K

Himself

2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie

2016
O.J.: Made in America
4K 8.4

Self (archive footage)

O.J.: Made in America

2016
Mr. Russell's House
4K

Mr. Russell's House

2013
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
4K

Self

Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

2012
Fathers of the Sport
4K 8.0

Himself

Fathers of the Sport

2008
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
4K

Self

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

2005
:03 from Gold
4K 9.0

Self (archive footage)

:03 from Gold

2002
Jim Brown: All-American
4K 5.0

Self

Jim Brown: All-American

2002
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
4K 7.0

Bill Russell: My Life, My Way

2000
Wilt Chamberlain
4K

Himself (Archive Footage)

Wilt Chamberlain

1999
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
4K 10.0

Self

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

1996
Rickles... On the Loose
4K 7.0

Self

Rickles... On the Loose

1986
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
4K

Self (archive footage)

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

1985
On the Right Track
4K 6.5

Robert

On the Right Track

1981
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
4K 5.0

Self

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

1971

TV Shows

15 titles
Celtics City
4K 7.7
TV

Self

Celtics City

2025
Bill Russell: Legend
4K 7.2
TV

Self

Bill Russell: Legend

2023
Shut Up and Dribble
4K 1.0
TV

Self - NBA Hall of Famer

Shut Up and Dribble

2018
Basketball: A Love Story
4K 7.3
TV

Self

Basketball: A Love Story

2018
O.J.: Made in America
4K 8.1
TV

Self (archive footage)

O.J.: Made in America

2016
Iconoclasts
4K 7.5
TV

Self

Iconoclasts

2005
Miami Vice
4K 7.4
TV

Judge Roger Ferguson

Miami Vice

1984
The White Shadow
4K 7.1
TV

Bill Russell

The White Shadow

1978
Saturday Night Live
4K 6.9
TV

Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

1975
The Flip Wilson Show
4K 4.9
TV

Self

The Flip Wilson Show

1970
The Dick Cavett Show
4K 6.8
TV

Self - Guest

The Dick Cavett Show

1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
4K 6.8
TV

Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
4K 7.5
TV

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
The Merv Griffin Show
4K 6.8
TV

Self

The Merv Griffin Show

1962
The Mike Douglas Show
4K 5.8
TV

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

1961