Bill Russell
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Acting Credits
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 hi...
Known For
Filmography
Celtics City
2025
as Self
Bill Russell: Legend
2023
as Self
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022
as Self (archive footage)
El otro Rey de Chicago
2022
as Self
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
2021
as Self (Archive Footage)
Basketball: A Love Story
2018
as Self
Shut Up and Dribble
2018
as Self - NBA Hall of Famer
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
2017
as Self
O.J.: Made in America
2016
as Self (archive footage)
2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
2016
as Himself
O.J.: Made in America
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Mr. Russell's House
2013
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
2012
as Self
Fathers of the Sport
2008
as Himself
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
2005
as Self
Iconoclasts
2005
as Self
Jim Brown: All-American
2002
as Self
:03 from Gold
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
2000
Wilt Chamberlain
1999
as Himself (Archive Footage)
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996
as Self
Rickles... On the Loose
1986
as Self
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
1985
as Self (archive footage)
Miami Vice
1984
as Judge Roger Ferguson
On the Right Track
1981
as Robert
The White Shadow
1978
as Bill Russell
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
1971
as Self
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self