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