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