- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1934
- Place of Birth
- West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- July 31, 2022
Bill Russell
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.
Filmography
tvCeltics City
2025 · Himself
tvBill Russell: Legend
2023 · Self
movieBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022 · Self (archive footage)
movieEl otro Rey de Chicago
2022 · Self
tvShut Up and Dribble
2018 · Self - NBA Hall of Famer
tvBasketball: A Love Story
2018 · Self
movie2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
2016 · Himself
tvO.J.: Made in America
2016 · Self (archive footage)
movieO.J.: Made in America
2016 · Self (archive footage)
movieMr. Russell's House
2013
movieUncle Drew: Chapter 2
2012 · Self
Fathers of the Sport
movieFathers of the Sport
2008 · Himself
tvIconoclasts
2005 · Self
movieHistory Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
2005 · Self
movie:03 from Gold
2002 · Self (archive footage)
movieJim Brown: All-American
2002 · Self
movieBill Russell: My Life, My Way
2000
movieThe Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996 · Self
movieRickles... On the Loose
1986 · Self
movieBob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
1985 · Self (archive footage)
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Judge Roger Ferguson
movieOn the Right Track
1981 · Robert
tvThe White Shadow
1978 · Bill Russell
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host
movieThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
1971 · Self
tvThe Flip Wilson Show
1970 · Self
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self