Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 12, 1934
Died
Jul 31, 2022
Place of Birth
West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Credits
34 titles
Bill Russell
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Celtics City
Self
Bill Russell: Legend
Self
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Self (archive footage)
El otro Rey de Chicago
Self
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
Self (Archive Footage)
Shut Up and Dribble
Self - NBA Hall of Famer
Basketball: A Love Story
Self
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
Self
2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
Himself
O.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Russell's House
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
Self
Fathers of the Sport
Himself
Iconoclasts
Self
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
Self
:03 from Gold
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown: All-American
Self
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
Wilt Chamberlain
Himself (Archive Footage)
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Self
Rickles... On the Loose
Self
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Self (archive footage)
Miami Vice
Judge Roger Ferguson
On the Right Track
Robert
The White Shadow
Bill Russell
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
Self
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self