Bill Russell

Acting

Born February 12, 1934 · West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

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, wide…

Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

Saturday Night Live

1975

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

Miami Vice

1984

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

The Dick Cavett Show

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Basketball: A Love Story

2018

Acting(31)

2025Celtics CityHimself

2023Bill Russell: LegendSelf

2022Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLSelf (archive footage)

Film