Acting · geboren 1934-02-12 · West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Bill Russell

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.

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• Miami Vice (1984) – Judge Roger Ferguson
• Saturday Night Live (1975) – Self - Host
• O.J. Simpson - Eine amerikanische Saga (2016) – Self (archive footage)
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) – Self
• O.J. Simpson: Made in America (2016) – Self (archive footage)
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) – Self
• Bill Russell: Legend (2023) – Self
• The Flip Wilson Show (1970) – Self
• The Dick Cavett Show (1968) – Self - Guest
• The White Shadow (1978) – Bill Russell
• The Merv Griffin Show (1962) – Self
• The Mike Douglas Show (1961) – Self
• Celtics City (2025) – Self
• Jim Brown: All-American (2002) – Self
• Der Millionen-Dollar-Junge (1981) – Robert
• Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible (2021) – Self (Archive Footage)
• Basketball: A Love Story (2018) – Self
• :03 from Gold (2002) – Self (archive footage)
• Iconoclasts (2005) – Self
• Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 (2012) – Self
• Fathers of the Sport (2008) – Himself
• Rickles... On the Loose (1986) – Self
• Bill Russell: My Life, My Way (2000)
• The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana (1971) – Self
• The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996) – Self
• Shut Up and Dribble (2018) – Self - NBA Hall of Famer
• Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) – Self (archive footage)
• Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports (1985) – Self (archive footage)
• History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony (2005) – Self
• Mr. Russell's House (2013)
• El otro Rey de Chicago (2022) – Self
• 2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie (2016) – Himself
• Wilt Chamberlain (1999) – Himself (Archive Footage)
• Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (2017) – Self