Portrait of Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 12 1934
Birthplace: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 31 2022
Bill Russell is 88 years old
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Poster of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Bill Russell would have been no older than
88 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of El otro Rey de Chicago
El otro Rey de Chicago
Bill Russell was
88 in El otro Rey de Chicago
as 'Bill Russell'.
Mon, Apr 18 2022
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
Bill Russell was
82 in O.J.: Made in America
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Mr. Russell's House
Mr. Russell's House
Bill Russell was
79 in Mr. Russell's House
Mon, Feb 18 2013
Poster of Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
Bill Russell was
78 in Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 30 2012
Poster of Fathers of the Sport
Fathers of the Sport
Bill Russell was
73 in Fathers of the Sport
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
Bill Russell was
71 in History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 11 2005
Poster of :03 from Gold
:03 from Gold
Bill Russell was
68 in :03 from Gold
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 18 2002
Poster of Jim Brown: All-American
Jim Brown: All-American
Bill Russell was
68 in Jim Brown: All-American
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 22 2002
Poster of Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
Bill Russell was
66 in Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
Mon, Apr 17 2000
Poster of The Journey of the African-American Athlete
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Bill Russell was
62 in The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 12 1996
Poster of Rickles... On the Loose
Rickles... On the Loose
Bill Russell was
52 in Rickles... On the Loose
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 23 1986
Poster of Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Bill Russell was
51 in Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of On the Right Track
On the Right Track
Bill Russell was
47 in On the Right Track
as 'Robert'.
Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of Goin' Back to Indiana
Goin' Back to Indiana
Bill Russell was
37 in Goin' Back to Indiana
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 19 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell would have been no older than
88 in Bill Russell: Legend
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
Bill Russell was
84+ in Shut Up and Dribble
as 'Self - NBA Hall of Famer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018
Poster of Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
Bill Russell was
84+ in Basketball: A Love Story
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
Bill Russell was
82+ in O.J.: Made in America
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2016
Poster of Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts
Bill Russell was
71+ in Iconoclasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Bill Russell was
50+ in Miami Vice
as 'Judge Roger Ferguson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Bill Russell was
44+ in The White Shadow
as 'Bill Russell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Bill Russell was
41+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Bill Russell was
36+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Bill Russell was
34+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Bill Russell was
33+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bill Russell was
28+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962