Bill Russell
- Acting
- February 12, 1934 · West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
- July 31, 2022
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Celtics City · Self
- Bill Russell: Legend · Self
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL · Self
- El otro Rey de Chicago · Self
- Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible · Self
- Shut Up and Dribble · Self
- Basketball: A Love Story · Self
- Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies · Self
- 2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie · Self
- O.J.: Made in America · Self
- O.J.: Made in America · Self
- Mr. Russell's House
- Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 · Self
- Fathers of the Sport · Self
- Iconoclasts · Self
- History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony · Self
- :03 from Gold · Self
- Jim Brown: All-American · Self
- Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
- Wilt Chamberlain · Self
- The Journey of the African-American Athlete · Self
- Rickles... On the Loose · Self
- Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports · Self
- Miami Vice · Judge Roger Ferguson
- On the Right Track · Robert
- The White Shadow · Bill Russell
- Saturday Night Live · Self
- The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana · Self
- The Flip Wilson Show · Self
- The Dick Cavett Show · Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In · Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · Self
- The Merv Griffin Show · Self
- The Mike Douglas Show · Self