Bill Russell
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.
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- 2023 ·Bill Russell: Legendas Self
- 2022 ·Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLas Self (archive footage)
- 2022 ·El otro Rey de Chicagoas Self
- 2018 ·Shut Up and Dribbleas Self - NBA Hall of Famer
- 2018 ·Basketball: A Love Storyas Self
- 2016 ·O.J.: Made in Americaas Self (archive footage)
- 2016 ·O.J.: Made in Americaas Self (archive footage)
- 2013 ·Mr. Russell's Houseas
- 2012 ·Uncle Drew: Chapter 2as Self
- 2008 ·Fathers of the Sportas Himself
- 2005 ·Iconoclastsas Self
- 2005 ·History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremonyas Self
- 2002 ·:03 from Goldas Self (archive footage)
- 2002 ·Jim Brown: All-Americanas Self
- 2000 ·Bill Russell: My Life, My Wayas
- 1996 ·The Journey of the African-American Athleteas Self
- 1986 ·Rickles... On the Looseas Self
- 1985 ·Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sportsas Self (archive footage)
- 1984 ·Miami Viceas Judge Roger Ferguson
- 1981 ·On the Right Trackas Robert
- 1978 ·The White Shadowas Bill Russell
- 1975 ·Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host
- 1971 ·Goin' Back to Indianaas Self
- 1970 ·The Flip Wilson Showas Self
- 1968 ·The Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest
- 1967 ·Rowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self
- 1962 ·The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self