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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)'.
Movie Released: 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 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Mr. Russell's House
Mr. Russell's House
Bill Russell was 79 in Mr. Russell's House
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 2005
Poster of :03 from Gold
:03 from Gold
Bill Russell was 68 in :03 from Gold as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2016
Poster of Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts
Bill Russell was 71+ in Iconoclasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Bill Russell was 50+ in Miami Vice as 'Judge Roger Ferguson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962