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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 12, 1934
Died
July 31, 2022
Place of Birth
West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As
- William F. Russell
- William Felton Russell
- William Felton "Bill" Russell
Bill Russell
0.2 Popularity
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
7.3
Himself
Celtics City
2025
7.2
Self
Bill Russell: Legend
2023
0.0
Self (archive footage)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022
0.0
Self
El otro Rey de Chicago
2022
1.0
Self - NBA Hall of Famer
Shut Up and Dribble
2018
7.3
Self
Basketball: A Love Story
2018
8.0
Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
2016
8.4
Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
2016
0.0
Mr. Russell's House
2013
0.0
Self
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
2012
Credits
Celtics City
as Himself
2025
7.3
Bill Russell: Legend
as Self
2023
7.2
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as Self (archive footage)
2022
0.0
El otro Rey de Chicago
as Self
2022
0.0
Shut Up and Dribble
as Self - NBA Hall of Famer
2018
1.0
Basketball: A Love Story
as Self
2018
7.3
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
2016
8.0
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
2016
8.4
Mr. Russell's House
2013
0.0
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
as Self
2012
0.0
🎬
Fathers of the Sport
as Himself
2008
0.0
Iconoclasts
as Self
2005
6.0
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
as Self
2005
0.0
:03 from Gold
as Self (archive footage)
2002
9.0
Jim Brown: All-American
as Self
2002
5.0
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
2000
0.0
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as Self
1996
10.0
Rickles... On the Loose
as Self
1986
0.0
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
as Self (archive footage)
1985
0.0
Miami Vice
as Judge Roger Ferguson
1984
7.5
On the Right Track
as Robert
1981
5.3
The White Shadow
as Bill Russell
1978
7.1
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
7.0
Goin' Back to Indiana
as Self
1971
0.0
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self
1970
4.6
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
1968
6.6
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
7.5
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
6.2
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
5.4