Bill Russell
Age: N/A | From: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: William F. Russell
Gender: Male
Place of birth: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 9
TV Involvements: 7
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Miami Vice
(1984) Judge Roger Ferguson
Basketball: A Love Story
(2018) Self
The White Shadow
(1978) Bill Russell
Shut Up and Dribble
(2018) Self - NBA Hall of Famer
O.J.: Made in America
(2016) Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
(2016) Self (archive footage)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
(2022) Self (archive footage)
Iconoclasts
(2005) SelfActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Self | |
| 2022 | Self (archive footage) | |
| Self | ||
| 2018 | Self - NBA Hall of Famer | |
| Self | ||
| 2016 | Self (archive footage) | |
| Self (archive footage) | ||
| 2013 | N/A | |
| 2012 | Self | |
| 2008 | Himself | |
| 2005 | Self | |
| Self | ||
| 2002 | Self (archive footage) | |
| Self | ||
| 2000 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Self | |
| 1986 | Self | |
| 1985 | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1984 | Judge Roger Ferguson | |
| 1981 | Robert | |
| 1978 | Bill Russell | |
| 1975 | Self - Host | |
| 1971 | Self | |
| 1970 | Self | |
| 1968 | Self - Guest | |
| 1967 | Self | |
| 1962 | Self | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
