Bill Russell
Acting • Born 1934-02-12 – Died 2022-07-31
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.
Filmography
30 credits
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Movie • 2022
Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
Movie • 2016
Self (archive footage)
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
Movie • 2012
Self
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Movie • 1985
Self (archive footage)
On the Right Track
Movie • 1981
Robert
Jim Brown: All-American
Movie • 2002
Self
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
Movie • 2005
Self
Fathers of the Sport
Movie • 2008
Himself
Mr. Russell's House
Movie • 2013
Rickles... On the Loose
Movie • 1986
Self
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
Movie • 2000
Goin' Back to Indiana
Movie • 1971
Self
El otro Rey de Chicago
Movie • 2022
Self
:03 from Gold
Movie • 2002
Self (archive footage)
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Movie • 1996
Self
The White Shadow
TV • 1978
Bill Russell
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self
The Flip Wilson Show
TV • 1970
Self
Iconoclasts
TV • 2005
Self
Miami Vice
TV • 1984
Judge Roger Ferguson
Basketball: A Love Story
TV • 2018
Self
Shut Up and Dribble
TV • 2018
Self - NBA Hall of Famer
O.J.: Made in America
TV • 2016
Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
TV • 1968
Self - Guest
Bill Russell: Legend
TV • 2023
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
TV • 1962
Self
Celtics City
TV • 2025
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self