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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russell Simmons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Self
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Russell
Robot Dracula
Self
Big Fun in the Big Town
Self
The Show
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The Tents
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Tougher Than Leather
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In Prison My Whole Life
Himself
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Self
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Self (archive footage)
Beastie Boys Story
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Narrator (voice)
Unity
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The Hip Hop Project
Crocket
Krush Groove
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American Rap Stars
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Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
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2 Turntables and a Microphone
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
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On Meditation
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Run DMC: Forever Kings
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G-Funk
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Brown Sugar
Himself
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Himself
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Self
The Black List: Volume One
Self
Rappin' With The Rickster
Self
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Self
Survivor's Guide to Prison
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ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Self
Beef
Street Fury: Envy
Self
It's Black Entertainment
Suicide Hotline Operator
Undateable John
Self (uncredited)
Death of a Dynasty
Self
A Fatherless America
9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
Celebrity Guest #2
Butter
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
37
Gender
Male
Birthday
1957-10-04
Place of Birth
Queens, New York, USA
Also Known As
Russell Wendell Simmons