Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons

Born: October 4, 1957
in 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.

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Movies for Russell Simmons...

Beastie Boys Story
Title: Beastie Boys Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 24, 2020
Type: Movie
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
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Undateable John
Title: Undateable John
Character: Suicide Hotline Operator
Released: September 30, 2019
Type: Movie
A slacker surf instructor, who's on and off the wagon, gets his life together when he falls for a beautiful but troubled young woman he meets in Alcoholics Anonymous.
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ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Title: ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Character: Himself
Released: October 12, 2018
Type: Movie
Run-D.M.C. DJ Jam Master Jay made a huge impact in music and his community. But friends and family still seek closure years after his unsolved murder.
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Survivor's Guide to Prison
Title: Survivor's Guide to Prison
Character: Self
Released: February 23, 2018
Type: Movie
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - this is the Survivors Guide to Prison.
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Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Title: Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Character: Himself
Released: May 23, 2017
Type: Movie
FEEL RICH: HEALTH IS THE NEW WEALTH documents the nascent self-love revolution emerging in urban communities. Narrated by Quincy Jones III, the film features interviews with iconic artists, producers, urban farmers and meditators who have made dramatic changes in their lives by opening themselves up to new ideas about what it means to be rich. Our audience will embark on a journey led by Common, The Game, Crystal Wall, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Russell Simmons, Stic.Man, Afya Ibomu, Jermaine Dupri, Slim Thug, Styles P and the legendary Quincy Jones that provides unique context to the global health crisis in urban communities by offering a backstage pass into the hearts and minds of the hip hop elite.
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G-Funk
Title: G-Funk
Character: Self
Released: March 10, 2017
Type: Movie
G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.
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On Meditation
Title: On Meditation
Character: Self
Released: July 27, 2016
Type: Movie
Peter Matthiessen, David Lynch, and Russell Simmons see among the many celebrity devotees interviewed in this case of Zen Buddhist meditation.
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Vegan: Everyday Stories
Title: Vegan: Everyday Stories
Character: Himself
Released: June 4, 2016
Type: Movie
A feature-length documentary that explores the lives of four remarkably different people who share a common thread - they're all vegan. The movie traces the personal journeys of an ultramarathon runner who has overcome addiction to compete in one hundred mile races, a cattle rancher's wife who creates the first cattle ranch turned farmed animal sanctuary in Texas, a food truck owner cooking up knee-buckling plant-based foods, and an 8-year-old girl who convinces her family of six to go vegan.
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Title: Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Character: Self
Released: January 21, 2016
Type: Movie
Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as All In the Family, Maude, Good Times, and The Jeffersons, boldly cracked open dialogue and shifted the national consciousness, injecting enlightened humanism into sociopolitical debates on race, class, creed, and feminism.
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Unity
Title: Unity
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: August 12, 2015
Type: Movie
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years.
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Title: Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Character: Self
Released: October 10, 2014
Type: Movie
An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga and meditation to the West in 1920 and authored the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," which became the go-to book for seekers from George Harrison to Steve Jobs.
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Title: Acting Disruptive
Character: Self
Released: October 8, 2013
Type: TV
'Acting Disruptive' takes viewers inside the businesses and passion projects of Hollywood's top celebrities. Follow host Max Lugavere as he sits down with notable stars and goes behind the scenes of each business, giving fans an all-access look into innovative companies and the famous faces behind them.
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Title: The Arsenio Hall Show
Character: Self
Released: September 9, 2013
Type: TV
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Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Title: Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2012
Type: Movie
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The Tents
Title: The Tents
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Each year, tents in Bryant Park herald New York Fashion Week, whose back story is as fascinating as the couture on the catwalk. Fashion's biggest names share the sometimes shocking, often funny rags-to-riches evolution of the iconic event.
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Title: My Favorite Place
Character: Self
Released: May 28, 2011
Type: TV
We all know designers and trendsetters who inspire us. But have you ever wondered where their inspiration comes from? You flip through magazines gazing at the stunning houses and spaces they decorate, but wouldn't you like to know how they came up with the design behind them? My Favorite Place is an all-access behind-the-scenes look at the spaces today's top designers and trendsetters find most inspiring.
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Title: Running Russell Simmons
Released: November 2, 2010
Type: TV
Running Russell Simmons is an American reality television series on Oxygen that premiered on November 2, 2010. The series chronicles the lives of Russell Simmons and his assistants as they manage his business deals, family life and party planning.
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Title: The Nate Berkus Show
Released: September 13, 2010
Type: TV
The Nate Berkus Show, commonly referred to as The Nate Show, is a syndicated talk show hosted by interior designer Nate Berkus, which premiered on September 13, 2010. The series is one of three spinoffs of The Oprah Winfrey Show; both Dr. Phil and The Dr. Oz Show are the other two, although The Doctors itself is a spinoff of Dr. Phil.
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Rappin' With The Rickster
Title: Rappin' With The Rickster
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Join photographer turned public access guru Ricky Powell in this collection of clips from his influential NY TV show, Rappin' With The Rickster.
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Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Title: Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Character: Self
Released: June 30, 2009
Type: Movie
A documentary about the rise and fall of rapper Jim Jones.
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Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Title: Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
In this revealing biographical portrait, filmmakers Axel Ebermann and Daniel Frei document the rags-to-riches story of photographer Johnny Nunez, charting his rise from a humble boy in Brooklyn to an in-demand presence on the hip-hop scene. No stranger to high-profile subjects, Nunez made a name for himself photographing wealthy A-list celebrities, but his glamorous lifestyle today belies the poverty and racism he had to overcome in his youth.
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Title: Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Character: Self
Released: August 5, 2008
Type: TV
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane is an American reality television series on the Style Network. The series premiered on the Style Network on August 5, 2007. The series ran on syndication on E! but is no longer aired. A spin-off show, Kimora: House of Fab, debuted on January 23, 2013.
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2 Turntables and a Microphone
Title: 2 Turntables and a Microphone
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2008
Type: Movie
Legendary hip-hop DJ Jason Mizell, aka Jam Master Jay, is gunned down in his Queens studio. Security tapes of the incident mysteriously disappear, the five witnesses are uncooperative and no one is talking... until now. 2 Turntables and a Microphone documents the investigation of the unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay, RUN- DMC's groundbreaking DJ and producer, deftly revealing the history of hip-hop and mainstream rap along the way. Exclusive, candid interviews with 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Russell Simmons, RUN-DMC, LL Cool J, The Game, and more offer insight into Jam Master Jay's life - including information that could finally help police solve the murder that shook the music world to its core.
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The Black List: Volume One
Title: The Black List: Volume One
Character: Himself
Released: January 22, 2008
Type: Movie
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.
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In Prison My Whole Life
Title: In Prison My Whole Life
Character: Self
Released: January 18, 2008
Type: Movie
William Francome is a fairly typical, white middle-class guy. Typical except for the fact that he is about to embark on a journey into the dark heart of the American judicial system; the tangled world of renowned Death Row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.
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Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Title: Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 2006
Type: Movie
Long before Hollywood came calling with films such as Johnson Family Vacation, Steve Harvey was slaying audiences at comedy clubs. This collection of Harvey-hosted episodes from the popular television show captures that vibe. Funnymen James Hannah, Arnez J., Rich Vos and others unleash a tirade of laughs, demonstrating why this show served as a launching pad for so many top comic talents. Russell Simmons and Bob Sumner provide commentary.
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Title: Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
Released: May 16, 2006
Type: TV
Blowin' Up is a comedic reality show on MTV. The show stars Jamie Kennedy, an actor who follows his dream of becoming a successful rapper. The show was written by Kennedy after the success of the movie Malibu's Most Wanted, which he starred in. Along for the ride is his close friend Stu Stone, who keeps Jamie in check to stick to their rap career.
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Title: The Henry Rollins Show
Released: April 1, 2006
Type: TV
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show featured Rollins' monologues, interviews with celebrities and uncensored musical performances. The show was canceled after the wrap of its second season.
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Title: It's the Shoes
Character: Self
Released: June 21, 2005
Type: TV
Bibbito Garcia takes you across the country to check out some of the rarest and most unusual sneaker collections owned by celebs.
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Street Fury: Envy
Title: Street Fury: Envy
Released: February 22, 2005
Type: Movie
We bring in the year with a bang. Review last year and dive into 2005 with an in depth look at the hottest items coming your way in 2005. Check out the newest aftermarket parts and accessories at the SEMA LAS VEGAS show. We just can't stay away from Mexico, so we visited The Fast and Furious Tour Mexico, to see who Envies Who in the International import game. At the 2004 Magic Show, get a look at the hottest new fashions by -- Von Dutch, Rocawear and Russell Simmon's Phat Farm. Gloria Valez followed up her Magic show performance at the Best Import show of the Year… Extreme Auto Fest Daygo.
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Title: Hip Hop Honors
Released: October 13, 2004
Type: TV
Vh1 Hip Hop Honors is an annual event that airs on VH1. The television special honors old school and golden age hip hop rappers and contributors. It features live performances by most of the honorees along with new school artists who have been influenced by them. The show is taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York City. The first ceremony aired on October 12, 2004 and was hosted by Vivica A. Fox and MC Lyte. The second ceremony aired on September 26, 2005, hosted by Russell Simmons and Rev. Run. The third aired on October 17, 2006 with host Ice-T. The fourth show aired October 8, 2007, and was hosted by Tracy Morgan. The fifth show aired October 6, 2008 and was hosted by Morgan. Morgan also hosted the sixth ceremony which aired on October 13, 2009. The seventh and most recent Hip Hop Honors aired on June 7, 2010, hosted by Craig Robinson. The ceremony featured various artists from the 'Dirty South.'
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Title: America Beyond the Color Line
Character: Self
Released: February 3, 2004
Type: TV
Henry Louis Gates Jr., Harvard's chair of Afro-American Studies, travels the length and breadth of the United States to take the temperature of black America at the start of the new century. He explores this rich and diverse landscape, social as well as geographic, and meets the people who are defining black America, from the most famous and influential to those at the grassroots.
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Title: The L Word
Character: Self
Released: January 18, 2004
Type: TV
A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.
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Title: The Celebrity Apprentice
Released: January 8, 2004
Type: TV
The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.
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Beef
Title: Beef
Character: Self
Released: August 3, 2003
Type: Movie
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Brown Sugar
Title: Brown Sugar
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2002
Type: Movie
Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
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Title: The Hamptons
Character: Self
Released: June 2, 2002
Type: TV
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It's Black Entertainment
Title: It's Black Entertainment
Character: Self
Released: February 8, 2002
Type: Movie
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
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Title: Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars
Character: Himself
Released: May 29, 2001
Type: TV
Def Comedy Jam is an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. Simmons was inspired to make Def Comedy Jam by Jerry Lewis' movie The Nutty Professor. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
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Title: The Hip Hop Years
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: TV
The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.
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Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Title: Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Character: Self
Released: February 15, 1998
Type: Movie
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
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Title: Moesha
Released: January 23, 1996
Type: TV
Moesha was an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles. It was originally ordered as a pilot for the CBS network's 1995-1996 television season, who rejected. It was then picked up by UPN, who aired it as a mid-season replacement. It went on to become the biggest success for the nascent network and one of the greatest hits over the course of the network's entire run.
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The Show
Title: The Show
Character: Self
Released: August 25, 1995
Type: Movie
A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has become so popular.
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Title: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 13, 1993
Type: TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. The second incarnation of NBC's Late Night franchise, O'Brien's debuted in 1993 after David Letterman, who hosted the first incarnation of Late Night, moved to CBS to host Late Show opposite The Tonight Show. In 2004, as part of a deal to secure a new contract, NBC announced that O'Brien would leave Late Night in 2009 to succeed Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon began hosting his version of Late Night on March 2, 2009.
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Tougher Than Leather
Title: Tougher Than Leather
Character: Himself
Released: September 26, 1988
Type: Movie
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!
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Big Fun in the Big Town
Title: Big Fun in the Big Town
Character: Himself
Released: June 6, 1986
Type: Movie
New York, 1986: a city of big dreams and equally big problems. Like New York itself, hip-hop music encompassed both of these human conditions. But hip-hop and its cultural birthplace shared other important characteristics, too: the desire to always be original, a hustle-to-survive ambition, and — if the stars aligned — the ability to come out on top, no matter what the odds. Big Fun in the Big Town is about hip-hop when artistry in the game was still at its center. When skills, not hype, got you your first record deal. When Run-DMC took the reins from Doug E Fresh and Grandmaster Flash, paving the way for hundreds of other hitmakers to follow. When a chart-topping LL Cool J still lived with his Grandmother. When the Latin Quarter was the club to be at on any weekend night. And when artists from all backgrounds could taste their own pop chart dreams, just beyond their reach but still seemingly attainable.
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Title: Tony Awards
Character: Self - Winner
Released: April 1, 1956
Type: TV
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
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Robot Dracula
Title: Robot Dracula
Character: Russell
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A scientist with nefarious intentions seeks to dominate the world using his vast expertise in robotics.