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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 67 years old
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Poster of Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story
Russell Simmons was
62 in Beastie Boys Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 24 2020
Poster of Undateable John
Undateable John
Russell Simmons was
61 in Undateable John
as 'Suicide Hotline Operator'.
Mon, Sep 30 2019
Poster of ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Russell Simmons was
61 in ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Survivor's Guide to Prison
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Russell Simmons was
60 in Survivor's Guide to Prison
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Russell Simmons was
59 in Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 23 2017
Poster of G-Funk
G-Funk
Russell Simmons was
59 in G-Funk
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of On Meditation
On Meditation
Russell Simmons was
58 in On Meditation
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 27 2016
Poster of Vegan: Everyday Stories
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Russell Simmons was
58 in Vegan: Everyday Stories
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jun 04 2016
Poster of Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Russell Simmons was
58 in Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 21 2016
Poster of Unity
Unity
Russell Simmons was
57 in Unity
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Russell Simmons was
57 in Awake: The Life of Yogananda
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Russell Simmons was
55 in Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Oct 25 2012
Poster of The Tents
The Tents
Russell Simmons was
54 in The Tents
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 01 2012
Poster of Rappin' With The Rickster
Rappin' With The Rickster
Russell Simmons was
52 in Rappin' With The Rickster
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Russell Simmons was
51 in Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 30 2009
Poster of Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
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'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of 2 Turntables and a Microphone
2 Turntables and a Microphone
Russell Simmons was
50 in 2 Turntables and a Microphone
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of The Black List: Volume One
The Black List: Volume One
Russell Simmons was
50 in The Black List: Volume One
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 22 2008
Poster of In Prison My Whole Life
In Prison My Whole Life
Russell Simmons was
50 in In Prison My Whole Life
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Russell Simmons was
49 in Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 21 2006
Poster of The Hip Hop Project
The Hip Hop Project
Russell Simmons was
48 in The Hip Hop Project
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of Street Fury: Envy
Street Fury: Envy
Russell Simmons was
47 in Street Fury: Envy
Tue, Feb 22 2005
Poster of Run DMC: Forever Kings
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Russell Simmons was
46 in Run DMC: Forever Kings
as 'Subject'.
Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of Beef
Beef
Russell Simmons was
45 in Beef
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 03 2003
Poster of Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar
Russell Simmons was
45 in Brown Sugar
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Russell Simmons was
44 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of American Rap Stars
American Rap Stars
Russell Simmons was
44 in American Rap Stars
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Russell Simmons was
40 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of The Show
The Show
Russell Simmons was
37 in The Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Tougher Than Leather
Tougher Than Leather
Russell Simmons was
30 in Tougher Than Leather
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 26 1988
Poster of Big Fun in the Big Town
Big Fun in the Big Town
Russell Simmons was
28 in Big Fun in the Big Town
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Krush Groove
Krush Groove
Russell Simmons was
28 in Krush Groove
as 'Crocket'.
Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of Robot Dracula
Robot Dracula
Russell Simmons will be
67+ in Robot Dracula
as 'Russell'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Acting Disruptive
Acting Disruptive
Russell Simmons was
56+ in Acting Disruptive
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
Russell Simmons was
55+ in The Arsenio Hall Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
Russell Simmons was
54+ in Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of My Favorite Place
My Favorite Place
Russell Simmons was
53+ in My Favorite Place
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 28 2011
Poster of Running Russell Simmons
Running Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons was
53+ in Running Russell Simmons
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 2010
Poster of The Nate Berkus Show
The Nate Berkus Show
Russell Simmons was
52+ in The Nate Berkus Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2010
Poster of Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Russell Simmons was
50+ in Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 05 2008
Poster of Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
Russell Simmons was
48+ in Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
First Air Date
Tue, May 16 2006
Poster of The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show
Russell Simmons was
48+ in The Henry Rollins Show
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 2006
Poster of It's the Shoes
It's the Shoes
Russell Simmons was
47+ in It's the Shoes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 21 2005
Poster of Hip Hop Honors
Hip Hop Honors
Russell Simmons was
47+ in Hip Hop Honors
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 2004
Poster of America Beyond the Color Line
America Beyond the Color Line
Russell Simmons was
46+ in America Beyond the Color Line
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Russell Simmons was
46+ in The L Word
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice
Russell Simmons was
46+ in The Celebrity Apprentice
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2004
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Russell Simmons was
45+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Russell Simmons was
45+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The Hamptons
The Hamptons
Russell Simmons was
44+ in The Hamptons
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars
Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars
Russell Simmons was
43+ in Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 29 2001
Poster of The Hip Hop Years
The Hip Hop Years
Russell Simmons was
41+ in The Hip Hop Years
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Russell Simmons was
38+ in Moesha
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Russell Simmons was
35+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Russell Simmons was
0+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Winner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956