People
Bill Russell
- Name: Bill Russell
- Birthday: 1934-02-12
- Also known as: William F. Russell,William Felton Russell,William Felton "Bill" Russell
- Place of birth: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
- Popularity: 0.039
Biography:
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,... Read More
Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as Self (archive footage) | 2022-09-23 |
| El otro Rey de Chicago as Self | 2022-04-18 |
| O.J.: Made in America as Self (archive footage) | 2016-05-20 |
| Mr. Russell's House | 2013-02-18 |
| Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 as Self | 2012-10-30 |
| Fathers of the Sport as Himself | 2008-02-07 |
| History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony as Self | 2005-04-11 |
| :03 from Gold as Self (archive footage) | 2002-06-18 |
| Jim Brown: All-American as Self | 2002-03-22 |
| Bill Russell: My Life, My Way | 2000-04-17 |
| The Journey of the African-American Athlete as Self | 1996-02-12 |
| Rickles... On the Loose as Self | 1986-08-23 |
| Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports as Self (archive footage) | 1985-03-01 |
| On the Right Track as Robert | 1981-03-06 |
| Goin' Back to Indiana as Self | 1971-09-19 |
