Russell Simmons
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 4, 1957
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russell Simmons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Robot Dracula 2026
as Russell
Beastie Boys Story 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Undateable John 2019
as Suicide Hotline Operator
A Fatherless America 2019
as Self
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? 2018
as Self
Survivor's Guide to Prison 2018
as Self
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth 2017
as Himself
G-Funk 2017
as Self
All Def Comedy 2016
Executive Producer
On Meditation 2016
as Self
Vegan: Everyday Stories 2016
as Self
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You 2016
as Self
ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine 2016
Executive Producer
ADD Presents: Robert Powell 2016
Executive Producer
Unity 2015
as Narrator (voice)
Awake: The Life of Yogananda 2014
as Self
- Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey 2012
as Himself
Change Begins Within 2012
Actor
The Tents 2012
as Self
Lemon 2011
Executive Producer
Rappin' With The Rickster 2010
as Self
- Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones 2009
as Self
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez 2009
as Self
2 Turntables and a Microphone 2008
as Self
The Black List: Volume One 2008
as Self
In Prison My Whole Life 2008
as Self
- Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two 2006
as Self
Waist Deep 2006
Executive Producer
The Hip Hop Project 2006
as Self
- 9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York 2005
Actor
Street Fury: Envy 2005
Actor
The History Makers: Success 2005
Director
Run DMC: Forever Kings 2004
as Self
- Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic
Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic 2003
Actor
Beef 2003
as Self
Death of a Dynasty 2003
as Self (uncredited)
Brown Sugar 2002
as Self
It's Black Entertainment 2002
as Self
American Rap Stars 2002
as Self
- Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6 2001
Writer
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7 2000
Writer
Butter 1998
as Celebrity Guest #2
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever 1998
as Self
How to Be a Player 1997
Producer
Gridlock'd 1997
Executive Producer
The Nutty Professor 1996
Producer
The Addiction 1995
Executive Producer
The Show 1995
as Self
Tougher Than Leather 1988
as Self, Producer
Big Fun in the Big Town 1986
as Self
Krush Groove 1985
as Crocket, Co-Producer
Credits from TMDB.