Bill Russell

Acting

Bill Russell

Born 1934-02-12 · West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

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.

Acting credits

O.J.: Made in America poster
8.4

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

O.J.: Made in America

2016

On the Right Track poster
6.5

Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action.

On the Right Track

1981

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL poster
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Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana poster
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Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

1971

2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie poster
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The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit for the first time in NBA Finals history and brought the city of Cleveland their first championship since 1964. Let's take an in-depth look back at the classic 7 game series between the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie

2016

The Journey of the African-American Athlete poster
10.0

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

1996

Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible poster
7.0

Follow Kevin Garnett's remarkable career and the pivotal moments that defined it.

Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible

2021

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports poster
NR

Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-related skits for 30 straight minutes!

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

1985

Jim Brown: All-American poster
5.0

The film takes a look at the life of NFL hall-of-famer Jim Brown. The film delves into his life—past, present and future—focusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. Many people from Hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film. Members of Brown's family were also interviewed for the film.

Jim Brown: All-American

2002

:03 from Gold poster
9.0

The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final, in which Team USA suffered their first ever loss in Games competition, was one of the most controversial events in the history of both the Olympics and basketball.

:03 from Gold

2002

Rickles... On the Loose poster
7.0

Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed with footage of Rickles "on the loose" across the state of California.

Rickles... On the Loose

1986

Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 poster
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Uncle Drew visits a basketball legend who sends him to Los Angeles to get his old team back together.

Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

2012

El otro Rey de Chicago poster
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No synopsis available yet.

El otro Rey de Chicago

2022

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony poster
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Winning their first World Series in 86 years, the Old Town Team made baseball history, and true believers throughout the entire nation. History Rings True offers complete coverage of the historic Red Sox Ring Ceremony that took place at Fenway Park on the 2005 Home Opener on April 11th 2005.

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

2005

Wilt Chamberlain poster
NR

A profile of possibly the most dominant and unbelievable figure in basketball history.

Wilt Chamberlain

1999

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8.0

Tells the story of an American social culture embedded with racism, war, oppression, and poverty where these asphalt warriors escaped and rose above it all with a mutual love and respect.

Fathers of the Sport

2008

Bill Russell: My Life, My Way poster
7.0

Documentary about NBA star Bill Russell

Bill Russell: My Life, My Way

2000

Mr. Russell's House poster
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Bill Simmons interviews NBA legend and 11-time Champion Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics on his illustrious career in both basketball and social activism

Mr. Russell's House

2013