Bill Russell

Born: 1934-02-12

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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O.J.: Made in America

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2016-05-20

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the...

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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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Released: 2022-09-23

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was...

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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

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Released: 1996-02-12

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in...

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Goin' Back to Indiana

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Released: 1971-09-19

Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

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Jim Brown: All-American

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Released: 2002-03-22

Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look...

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:03 from Gold

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Released: 2002-06-18

The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final, in which Team USA was accorded their first ever loss...

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On the Right Track

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Released: 1981-03-06

Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for...

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Rickles... On the Loose

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Released: 1986-08-23

Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed...

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El otro Rey de Chicago

as Bill Russell
Released: 2022-04-18

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Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1985-03-01

Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other...

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Uncle Drew: Chapter 2

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Released: 2012-10-30

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

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History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

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Released: 2005-04-11

Winning their first World Series in 86 years, the Old Town Team made baseball history, and true...

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Bill Russell: My Life, My Way

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Released: 2000-04-17

Documentary about NBA star Bill Russell

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Mr. Russell's House

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Released: 2013-02-18

Bill Simmons interviews NBA legend and 11-time Champion Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics on...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

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

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Basketball: A Love Story

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First aired: 2018-09-18

'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant...

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Miami Vice

as Judge Roger Ferguson
First aired: 1984-09-16

The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking...

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self
First aired: 1967-09-09

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

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The White Shadow

as Bill Russell
First aired: 1978-11-27

The White Shadow is an American drama television series that ran on the CBS network from...

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The Flip Wilson Show

as Self
First aired: 1970-09-17

The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September...

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Shut Up and Dribble

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First aired: 2018-11-03

An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political...

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Bill Russell: Legend

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First aired: 2023-02-08

Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on...

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O.J.: Made in America

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2016-06-11

The rise and fall of American football star, O.J. Simpson, from his days growing up in Los...

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Iconoclasts

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First aired: 2005-11-17

Iconoclasts is a Sundance Channel show. Each episode pairs two "creative visionaries" who...

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