Bill Russell

Bill Russell

2/12/1934 – 7/31/2022West 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 (31 titles)

Celtics City7.6Show

Celtics City

Himself · 2025

Bill Russell: Legend7.2Show

Bill Russell: Legend

Self · 2023

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLMovie

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Self (archive footage) · 2022

El otro Rey de ChicagoMovie

El otro Rey de Chicago

Self · 2022

Shut Up and Dribble1.0Show

Shut Up and Dribble

Self - NBA Hall of Famer · 2018

Basketball: A Love Story7.3Show

Basketball: A Love Story

Self · 2018

2016 NBA Finals Mini-MovieMovie

2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie

Himself · 2016

O.J.: Made in America8.1Show

O.J.: Made in America

Self (archive footage) · 2016

O.J.: Made in America8.4Movie

O.J.: Made in America

Self (archive footage) · 2016

Mr. Russell's HouseMovie

Mr. Russell's House

2013

Uncle Drew: Chapter 2Movie

Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

Self · 2012

8.0Movie

Fathers of the Sport

Himself · 2008

Iconoclasts7.5Show

Iconoclasts

Self · 2005

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring CeremonyMovie

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

Self · 2005

:03 from Gold9.0Movie

:03 from Gold

Self (archive footage) · 2002

Jim Brown: All-American5.0Movie

Jim Brown: All-American

Self · 2002

Bill Russell: My Life, My Way7.0Movie

Bill Russell: My Life, My Way

2000

The Journey of the African-American Athlete10.0Movie

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Self · 1996

Rickles... On the Loose7.0Movie

Rickles... On the Loose

Self · 1986

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of SportsMovie

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

Self (archive footage) · 1985

Miami Vice7.4Show

Miami Vice

Judge Roger Ferguson · 1984

On the Right Track6.5Movie

On the Right Track

Robert · 1981

The White Shadow7.1Show

The White Shadow

Bill Russell · 1978

Saturday Night Live6.9Show

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host · 1975

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to IndianaMovie

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

Self · 1971

The Flip Wilson Show4.8Show

The Flip Wilson Show

Self · 1970

The Dick Cavett Show6.8Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest · 1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In6.8Show

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self · 1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson7.5Show

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self · 1962

The Merv Griffin Show6.6Show

The Merv Griffin Show

Self · 1962