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Bill Russell
Actor
Died July 31, 2022 (88 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2023 | Reggie · as Self |
| 2023 | Bill Russell: Legend (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2022 | Say Hey, Willie Mays! · as Self |
| 2022 | Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Citizen Ashe · as Self |
| 2021 | Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible · as Self |
| 2021 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | What's My Name: Muhammad Ali · as Self |
| 2018 | Shut Up and Dribble (TV Series) · as Self - Nba Hall Of Famer |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | Love, Gilda · as Self |
| 2018 | Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America · as Self - Boston Celtics All-Star |
| 2018 | 1968 · as Self |
| 2016 | O.J.: Made in America (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2016 | O.J.: Made in America · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2014 | I Am Ali · as Self |
| 2013 | Sport in America: Our Defining Stories · as Self |
| 2012 | Undertaker: The Streak - 20-0 · as Self |
| 2010 | Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals · as Self |
| 2010 | |
| 2009 | 30 for 30 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | Fathers of the Sport · as Himself |
| 2006 | Greatest Moments in NBA History · as Self - Boston Celtics (1956-69) |
| 2005 | Iconoclasts (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | :03 from Gold · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2002 | Jim Brown: All American · as Self |
| 1999 | NBA 100 Greatest Plays · as Self - Boston Celtics (1956-69) |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | SportsCentury (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | NBA at 50 · as Self |
| 1995 | Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (TV Series) · as Self - Former Basketball Player (segment "legends") |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1978 | The White Shadow (TV Series) · as Bill Russell |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | Playboy After Dark (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1967 | Kraft Music Hall (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Basketball Player |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Bow |