Bill Russell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1934
- Died
- July 31, 2022 (aged 88)
- Birthplace
- West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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
TV · as Self · 9 eps
Bill Russell: Legend
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
El otro Rey de Chicago
Movie · as Self
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
Movie · as Self (Archive Footage)
Basketball: A Love Story
TV · as Self · 6 eps
Shut Up and Dribble
TV · as Self - NBA Hall of Famer · 1 ep
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
TV · as Self · 3 eps
O.J.: Made in America
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
Movie · as Himself
O.J.: Made in America
TV · as Self (archive footage)
Mr. Russell's House
Movie
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
Movie · as Self
Fathers of the Sport
Movie · as Himself
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
Movie · as Self
Iconoclasts
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Jim Brown: All-American
Movie · as Self
:03 from Gold
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
Movie
Wilt Chamberlain
Movie · as Himself (Archive Footage)
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Movie · as Self
Rickles... On the Loose
Movie · as Self
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Miami Vice
TV · as Judge Roger Ferguson · 1 ep
On the Right Track
Movie · as Robert
The White Shadow
TV · as Bill Russell · 1 ep
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Self - Host · 1 ep
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
Movie · as Self
The Flip Wilson Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Dick Cavett Show
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 2 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Mike Douglas Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep