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.

Filmography

• 2013Mr. Russell's House
• 2000Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
• Miami Vice — Judge Roger Ferguson
• 1981On the Right Track — Robert
• The White Shadow — Bill Russell

Appearances as themselves (29)

• Celtics City — Self
• Bill Russell: Legend — Self
• 2022Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL — Self (archive footage)
• 2022El otro Rey de Chicago — Self
• 2021Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible — Self (Archive Footage)
• Basketball: A Love Story — Self
• Shut Up and Dribble — Self - NBA Hall of Famer
• Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies — Self
• 20162016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie — Himself
• 2016O.J.: Made in America — Self (archive footage)
• O.J.: Made in America — Self (archive footage)
• 2012Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 — Self
• 2008Fathers of the Sport — Himself
• 2005History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony — Self
• Iconoclasts — Self
• 2002:03 from Gold — Self (archive footage)
• 2002Jim Brown: All-American — Self
• 1999Wilt Chamberlain — Himself (Archive Footage)
• 1996The Journey of the African-American Athlete — Self
• 1986Rickles... On the Loose — Self
• 1985Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports — Self (archive footage)
• Saturday Night Live — Self - Host
• 1971The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana — Self
• The Flip Wilson Show — Self
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In — Self
• The Dick Cavett Show — Self - Guest
• The Merv Griffin Show — Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson — Self
• The Mike Douglas Show — Self