Where to watch Bill Russell in the UK
Find every Bill Russell film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 26 June 2026.
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 Valua…
Bill Russell films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Bill Russell, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Bill Russell TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Bill Russell.
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- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Miami Vice (1984) as Judge Roger Ferguson
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The White Shadow (1978) as Bill Russell
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- Iconoclasts (2005) as Self
- Shut Up and Dribble (2018) as Self - NBA Hall of Famer
- Bill Russell: Legend (2023) as Self
- O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Celtics City (2025) as Himself
- O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- :03 from Gold (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996) as Self
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Where can I watch Bill Russell films in the UK?
Bill Russell's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Bill Russell's most popular films?
Most-watched Bill Russell films currently: O.J.: Made in America (2016), :03 from Gold (2002), Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022), The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996).
What TV shows has Bill Russell appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Saturday Night Live (1975), Miami Vice (1984), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Merv Griffin Show (1962).
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