Russell Simmons
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1957-10-04 (67 years old)
Place of Birth
Queens, New York, USA
Russell Simmons
Biography
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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Known For
Acting
Robot Dracula
as Russell
(2020)
Beastie Boys Story
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
Undateable John
as Suicide Hotline Operator
(2018)
Survivor's Guide to Prison
as Self
(2018)
(2017)
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
as Himself
(2017)
G-Funk
as Self
(2016)
(2016)
On Meditation
as Self
(2016)
Vegan: Everyday Stories
as Himself
(2015)
Unity
as Narrator (voice)
(2014)
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
as Self
(2012)
The Tents
as Self
(2012)
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
as Himself
(2010)
Rappin' With The Rickster
as Self
(2009)
(2009)
(2008)
The Black List: Volume One
as Himself
(2008)
In Prison My Whole Life
as Self
(2008)
(2006)
The Hip Hop Project
as Self
(2006)
(2005)
(2004)
Run DMC: Forever Kings
as Self
(2003)
Beef
as Self
(2003)
Death of a Dynasty
as Self (uncredited)
(2002)
Brown Sugar
as Self
(2002)
It's Black Entertainment
as Self
(2002)
American Rap Stars
as Self
(1998)
(1995)
The Show
as Self
(1988)
Tougher Than Leather
as Himself
(1986)
Big Fun in the Big Town
as Self
(1985)
Krush Groove
as Crocket
Crew
(2016)
All Def Comedy
Executive Producer
(2016)
ADD Presents: Robert Powell
Executive Producer
(2016)
ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine
Executive Producer
(2011)
Lemon
Executive Producer
(2006)
Waist Deep
Executive Producer
(2005)
The History Makers: Success
Director
(2004)
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Executive Producer
(2001)
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6
Writer
(2000)
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Writer
(1997)
Gridlock'd
Executive Producer
(1997)
How to Be a Player
Producer
(1996)
The Nutty Professor
Producer
(1995)
The Addiction
Executive Producer
(1988)
Tougher Than Leather
Producer
(1985)
Krush Groove
Co-Producer