Bill Russell

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.

  • Title: Bill Russell
  • Popularity: 3.958
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1934-02-12
  • Place of Birth: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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  • Also Known As: William F. Russell, William Felton Russell, William Felton "Bill" Russell
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Bill Russell Movies

  • 2022
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    Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
    Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

    1 2022 HD

    Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and...

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  • 2016
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    O.J.: Made in America
    O.J.: Made in America

    8.4 2016 HD

    A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a...

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  • 2012
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    Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
    Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

    1 2012 HD

    Uncle Drew visits a basketball legend who sends him to Los Angeles to get his old team back together.

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  • 1985
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    Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
    Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

    1 1985 HD

    Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-related skits for 30 straight minutes!

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  • 2002
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    Jim Brown: All-American
    Jim Brown: All-American

    5 2002 HD

    Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look at the life of NFL hall-of-famer Jim Brown. The film...

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  • 1981
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    On the Right Track
    On the Right Track

    5.3 1981 HD

    Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper...

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  • 2013
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    Mr. Russell's House
    Mr. Russell's House

    1 2013 HD

    Bill Simmons interviews NBA legend and 11-time Champion Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics on his illustrious career in both basketball and social...

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  • 2005
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    History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
    History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

    1 2005 HD

    Winning their first World Series in 86 years, the Old Town Team made baseball history, and true believers throughout the entire nation. History Rings...

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  • 2008
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    Fathers of the Sport
    Fathers of the Sport

    1 2008 HD

    Tells the story of an American social culture embedded with racism, war, oppression, and poverty where these asphalt warriors escaped and rose above...

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  • 1986
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    Rickles... On the Loose
    Rickles... On the Loose

    1 1986 HD

    Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed with footage of Rickles "on the loose" across the state...

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  • 2000
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    Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
    Bill Russell: My Life, My Way

    1 2000 HD

    Documentary about NBA star Bill Russell

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  • 1971
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    Goin' Back to Indiana
    Goin' Back to Indiana

    1 1971 HD

    Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

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  • 2022
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    El otro Rey de Chicago
    El otro Rey de Chicago

    1 2022 HD

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  • 2002
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    :03 from Gold
    :03 from Gold

    9 2002 HD

    The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final, in which Team USA was accorded their first ever loss since the sport was adopted in competition, was one of...

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  • 1996
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    The Journey of the African-American Athlete
    The Journey of the African-American Athlete

    10 1996 HD

    Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players,...

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  • 1978
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    The White Shadow
    The White Shadow

    6.8 1978 HD

    The White Shadow is an American drama television series that ran on the CBS network from November 27 1978, to March 16 1981.

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  • 1967
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    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    6.4 1967 HD

    An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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  • 1970
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    The Flip Wilson Show
    The Flip Wilson Show

    4.8 1970 HD

    The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American...

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  • 2005
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    Iconoclasts
    Iconoclasts

    6 2005 HD

    Iconoclasts is a Sundance Channel show. Each episode pairs two "creative visionaries" who discuss their lives, influences, and art, most of whom are...

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  • 1984
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    Miami Vice
    Miami Vice

    7.467 1984 HD

    The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership...

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  • 2018
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    Basketball: A Love Story
    Basketball: A Love Story

    6 2018 HD

    'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive...

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  • 2018
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    Shut Up and Dribble
    Shut Up and Dribble

    1 2018 HD

    An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.

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  • 2016
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    O.J.: Made in America
    O.J.: Made in America

    8 2016 HD

    The rise and fall of American football star, O.J. Simpson, from his days growing up in Los Angeles to his murder trial that polarized the country.

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  • 1975
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    Saturday Night Live
    Saturday Night Live

    6.9 1975 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 1968
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    The Dick Cavett Show
    The Dick Cavett Show

    6.6 1968 HD

    The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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  • 2023
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    Bill Russell: Legend
    Bill Russell: Legend

    7 2023 HD

    Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.

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