Bill Russell
Acting
1934-02-12 · West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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.
tvCeltics City
as Himself · 2025 · 7.2
tvBill Russell: Legend
as Self · 2023 · 7.2
movieBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as Self (archive footage) · 2022 · 0.0
movieEl otro Rey de Chicago
as Self · 2022 · 0.0
tvShut Up and Dribble
as Self - NBA Hall of Famer · 2018 · 1.0
tvBasketball: A Love Story
as Self · 2018 · 7.3
movie2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
as Himself · 2016 · 0.0
tvO.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage) · 2016 · 8.0
movieO.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage) · 2016 · 8.4
movieMr. Russell's House
as · 2013 · 0.0
movieUncle Drew: Chapter 2
as Self · 2012 · 0.0
movieFathers of the Sport
as Himself · 2008 · 8.0
tvIconoclasts
as Self · 2005 · 7.5
movieHistory Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
as Self · 2005 · 0.0
movie:03 from Gold
as Self (archive footage) · 2002 · 9.0
movieJim Brown: All-American
as Self · 2002 · 5.0
movieBill Russell: My Life, My Way
as · 2000 · 7.0
movieThe Journey of the African-American Athlete
as Self · 1996 · 10.0
movieRickles... On the Loose
as Self · 1986 · 7.0
movieBob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
as Self (archive footage) · 1985 · 0.0
tvMiami Vice
as Judge Roger Ferguson · 1984 · 7.5
movieOn the Right Track
as Robert · 1981 · 6.5
tvThe White Shadow
as Bill Russell · 1978 · 7.1
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Host · 1975 · 6.9