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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Credits
- 2023 · Bill Russell: Legend as Self
- 2022 · Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as Self (archive footage)
- 2022 · El otro Rey de Chicago as Self
- 2018 · Shut Up and Dribble as Self - NBA Hall of Famer
- 2018 · Basketball: A Love Story as Self
- 2016 · O.J.: Made in America as Self (archive footage)
- 2016 · O.J.: Made in America as Self (archive footage)
- 2013 · Mr. Russell's House as
- 2012 · Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 as Self
- 2008 · Fathers of the Sport as Himself
- 2005 · Iconoclasts as Self
- 2005 · History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony as Self
- 2002 · :03 from Gold as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 · Jim Brown: All-American as Self
- 2000 · Bill Russell: My Life, My Way as
- 1996 · The Journey of the African-American Athlete as Self
- 1986 · Rickles... On the Loose as Self
- 1985 · Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports as Self (archive footage)
- 1984 · Miami Vice as Judge Roger Ferguson
- 1981 · On the Right Track as Robert
- 1978 · The White Shadow as Bill Russell
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
- 1971 · Goin' Back to Indiana as Self
- 1970 · The Flip Wilson Show as Self
- 1968 · The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
- 1967 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self