Bill Russell

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

30

Gender

Male

Birthday

1934-02-12

Day of death

2022-07-31 (88 years old)

Place of Birth

West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Bill Russell

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, 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.

Known For

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Miami Vice

    Miami Vice

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • Basketball: A Love Story

    Basketball: A Love Story

  • The Flip Wilson Show

    The Flip Wilson Show

  • The White Shadow

    The White Shadow

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • O.J.: Made in America

    O.J.: Made in America

  • On the Right Track

    On the Right Track

  • Iconoclasts

    Iconoclasts

  • Shut Up and Dribble

    Shut Up and Dribble

  • History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

    History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

  • The Journey of the African-American Athlete

    The Journey of the African-American Athlete

  • Bill Russell: Legend

    Bill Russell: Legend

  • Jim Brown: All-American

    Jim Brown: All-American

  • O.J.: Made in America

    O.J.: Made in America

  • El otro Rey de Chicago

    El otro Rey de Chicago

  • Celtics City

    Celtics City

  • Rickles... On the Loose

    Rickles... On the Loose

  • :03 from Gold

    :03 from Gold

  • Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

    Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

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

    Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

  • Fathers of the Sport

    Fathers of the Sport

  • Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

    Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

  • Goin' Back to Indiana

    Goin' Back to Indiana

  • Mr. Russell's House

    Mr. Russell's House

  • Bill Russell: My Life, My Way

    Bill Russell: My Life, My Way