Acting credits
34
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Bill Russell
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 18Series: 16
TMDB ID: 1227917
IMDb ID: nm0751020
Known for: Acting
Born: February 12, 1934
Died: July 31, 2022
Age: 88
Place of birth: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1961 - 2025
Years active: 65
Average TMDB rating: 7.15
Wikidata: Q242185
Also known as
William F. Russell • William Felton Russell • William Felton "Bill" Russell
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Bill Russell.
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as Self (archive footage)
2022 Movie
El otro Rey de Chicago
as Self
2022 Movie
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
as Self (Archive Footage)
2021 Movie
2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
as Himself
2016 Movie
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
2016 Movie
Mr. Russell's House
2013 Movie
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
as Self
2012 Movie
Fathers of the Sport
as Himself
2008 Movie
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
as Self
2005 Movie
:03 from Gold
as Self (archive footage)
2002 Movie
Jim Brown: All-American
as Self
2002 Movie
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
2000 Movie
Wilt Chamberlain
as Himself (Archive Footage)
1999 Movie
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as Self
1996 Movie
Rickles... On the Loose
as Self
1986 Movie
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
as Self (archive footage)
1985 Movie
On the Right Track
as Robert
1981 Movie
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
as Self
1971 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Bill Russell.
Celtics City
as Self • 9 eps
2025 Series
Bill Russell: Legend
as Self • 2 eps
2023 Series
Shut Up and Dribble
as Self - NBA Hall of Famer • 1 eps
2018 Series
Basketball: A Love Story
as Self • 6 eps
2018 Series
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
as Self • 3 eps
2017 Series
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2016 Series
Iconoclasts
as Self • 1 eps
2005 Series
Miami Vice
as Judge Roger Ferguson • 1 eps
1984 Series
The White Shadow
as Bill Russell • 1 eps
1978 Series
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host • 1 eps
1975 Series
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self • 1 eps
1970 Series
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest • 1 eps
1968 Series
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self • 1 eps
1968 Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self • 2 eps
1962 Series
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self • 1 eps
1962 Series
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self • 1 eps
1961 Series