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Biography
William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that played for 12 NBA championships and won 11 during his 13-year career. Russell is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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Awards & recognition
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2011
- honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2007
- Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year · 1968
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1965
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1963
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- NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1963
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1962
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1961
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1958
- FIBA Hall of Fame
Filmography14 titles
O.J.: Made in America
2016as Self (archive footage)
2016as Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
2016as Self (archive footage)
2016as Self (archive footage)
Fathers of the Sport
2008as Himself
2008as Himself
Celtics City
2025as Self
2025as Self
Iconoclasts
2005as Self
2005as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Miami Vice
1984as Judge Roger Ferguson
1984as Judge Roger Ferguson
Bill Russell: Legend
2023as Self
2023as Self
The White Shadow
1978as Bill Russell
1978as Bill Russell
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Host
1975as Self - Host
The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
1968as Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1967as Self
1967as Self
Flip
1970as Self
1970as Self
Shut Up and Dribble
2018as Self - NBA Hall of Famer
2018as Self - NBA Hall of Famer