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Russell Simmons

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder, with Rick Rubin, of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam, and creator of the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. Russell Simmons is the third richest figure in hip-hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million

Born: Fri, Oct 04 1957

Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA

Russell Simmons is 68 years old

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Beastie Boys Story

Russell Simmons was 62 in Beastie Boys Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2020

Undateable John

Russell Simmons was 61 in Undateable John as 'Suicide Hotline Operator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2019

A Fatherless America

Russell Simmons was 61 in A Fatherless America as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 2019

ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?

Russell Simmons was 61 in ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2018

Survivor's Guide to Prison

Russell Simmons was 60 in Survivor's Guide to Prison as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2018

Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth

Russell Simmons was 59 in Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 23 2017

G-Funk

Russell Simmons was 59 in G-Funk as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017

On Meditation

Russell Simmons was 58 in On Meditation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 2016

Vegan: Everyday Stories

Russell Simmons was 58 in Vegan: Everyday Stories as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 2016

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Russell Simmons was 58 in Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 2016

Unity

Russell Simmons was 57 in Unity as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 2015

Awake: The Life of Yogananda

Russell Simmons was 57 in Awake: The Life of Yogananda as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014

Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey

Russell Simmons was 55 in Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 2012

The Tents

Russell Simmons was 54 in The Tents as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2012

Rappin' With The Rickster

Russell Simmons was 52 in Rappin' With The Rickster as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones

Russell Simmons was 51 in Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 2009

Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez

Russell Simmons was 51 in Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

2 Turntables and a Microphone

Russell Simmons was 50 in 2 Turntables and a Microphone as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2008

The Black List: Volume One

Russell Simmons was 50 in The Black List: Volume One as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2008

In Prison My Whole Life

Russell Simmons was 50 in In Prison My Whole Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008

Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two

Russell Simmons was 49 in Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 2006

The Hip Hop Project

Russell Simmons was 48 in The Hip Hop Project as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2006

9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York

Russell Simmons was 47 in 9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2005

Street Fury: Envy

Russell Simmons was 47 in Street Fury: Envy

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2005

Run DMC: Forever Kings

Russell Simmons was 46 in Run DMC: Forever Kings as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004

Beef

Russell Simmons was 45 in Beef as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 2003

Death of a Dynasty

Russell Simmons was 45 in Death of a Dynasty as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2003

Brown Sugar

Russell Simmons was 45 in Brown Sugar as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002

It's Black Entertainment

Russell Simmons was 44 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

American Rap Stars

Russell Simmons was 44 in American Rap Stars as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

Butter

Russell Simmons was 41 in Butter as 'Celebrity Guest #2'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1998

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Russell Simmons was 40 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1998

The Show

Russell Simmons was 37 in The Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1995

Tougher Than Leather

Russell Simmons was 30 in Tougher Than Leather as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1988

Big Fun in the Big Town

Russell Simmons was 28 in Big Fun in the Big Town as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986

Krush Groove

Russell Simmons was 28 in Krush Groove as 'Crocket'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1985

Robot Dracula

Russell Simmons will be 68+ in Robot Dracula as 'Russell'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Russell Simmons was 68+ in Sean Combs: The Reckoning as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 02 2025

Payback

Russell Simmons was 64+ in Payback as 'Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 2022

Acting Disruptive

Russell Simmons was 56+ in Acting Disruptive as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 08 2013

The Arsenio Hall Show

Russell Simmons was 55+ in The Arsenio Hall Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013

Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus

Russell Simmons was 54+ in Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012

My Favorite Place

Russell Simmons was 53+ in My Favorite Place as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 28 2011

Running Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons was 53+ in Running Russell Simmons

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 2010

The Nate Berkus Show

Russell Simmons was 52+ in The Nate Berkus Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2010

Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane

Russell Simmons was 50+ in Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 05 2008

Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up

Russell Simmons was 48+ in Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 16 2006

The Henry Rollins Show

Russell Simmons was 48+ in The Henry Rollins Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 2006

It's the Shoes

Russell Simmons was 47+ in It's the Shoes as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 21 2005

Hip Hop Honors

Russell Simmons was 47+ in Hip Hop Honors

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 2004

America Beyond the Color Line

Russell Simmons was 46+ in America Beyond the Color Line as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004

The L Word

Russell Simmons was 46+ in The L Word as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004

The Celebrity Apprentice

Russell Simmons was 46+ in The Celebrity Apprentice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2004

Real Time with Bill Maher

Russell Simmons was 45+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Russell Simmons was 45+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

The Hamptons

Russell Simmons was 44+ in The Hamptons as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002

Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars

Russell Simmons was 43+ in Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 29 2001

The Hip Hop Years

Russell Simmons was 41+ in The Hip Hop Years as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999

Moesha

Russell Simmons was 38+ in Moesha as 'Russell Simmons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Russell Simmons was 35+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Tony Awards

Russell Simmons was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Winner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956