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.
Acted in 11
2020s
- 2026
Robot Dracula
Russell
2010s
- 2019
Undateable John
Suicide Hotline Operator
- 2012
Change Begins Within
Movie
2000s
- 2006
The Henry Rollins Show
TV
- 2005
Street Fury: Envy
Movie
- 2004
Hip Hop Honors
TV
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
1980s
- 1985
Produced 14
2010s
- 2016
All Def Comedy
Executive Producer
ADD Presents: Robert Powell
Executive Producer
ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine
Executive Producer
- 2011
Lemon
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2006
Waist Deep
Executive Producer
- 2005
Run's House
Producer
- 2004
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1997
How to Be a Player
Producer
Gridlock'd
Executive Producer
- 1996
- 1995
- 1992
Def Comedy Jam
Producer
1980s
- 1988
Tougher Than Leather
Producer
- 1985
Created 3
2000s
- 2005
Run's House
Creator
- 2001
1990s
- 1992
Def Comedy Jam
Creator
Directed 1
2000s
- 2005
The History Makers: Success
Director
Wrote 1
2000s
- 2000
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Writer
Appearances43
2020s
- 2025
- 2022
Payback
Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
A Fatherless America
Self
- 2018
- 2017
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Himself
G-Funk
Self
- 2016
On Meditation
Self
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Self
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Self
- 2015
- 2014
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Self
- 2013
Acting Disruptive
Self · 1 episode
- 2012
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
Self · 6 episodes
- 2010
Rappin' With The Rickster
Self
2000s
- 2009
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Self
- 2008
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Self · 29 episodes
2 Turntables and a Microphone
Self
The Black List: Volume One
Self
In Prison My Whole Life
Self
- 2006
The Hip Hop Project
Self
- 2005
- 2004
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Self
America Beyond the Color Line
Self · 1 episode
- 2003
Beef
Self
- 2002
The Hamptons
Self · 2 episodes
It's Black Entertainment
Self
American Rap Stars
Self
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
The Hip Hop Years
Self · 2 episodes
- 1998
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
- 1995
The Show
Self
- 1993
1980s
- 1988
Tougher Than Leather
Self
- 1986
Big Fun in the Big Town
Self
1950s
- 1956
