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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
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
1998
Robot Dracula
Russell
Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
2020
Undateable John
Suicide Hotline Operator
2019
A Fatherless America
Self
2019
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Self
2018
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Self
2018
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Himself
2017
G-Funk
Self
2017
On Meditation
Self
2016
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Himself
2016
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Self
2016
Unity
Narrator (voice)
2015
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Self
2014
Acting Disruptive
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Himself
2012
The Tents
Self
2012
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
Self · (6 episodes)
2012
My Favorite Place
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Running Russell Simmons
(6 episodes)
2010
The Nate Berkus Show
(1 episode)
2010
Rappin' With The Rickster
Self
2010
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Self
2009
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Self
2009
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Self · (29 episodes)
2008
2 Turntables and a Microphone
Self
2008
The Black List: Volume One
Himself
2008
In Prison My Whole Life
Self
2008
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Self
2006
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
(1 episode)
2006
The Hip Hop Project
Self
2006
The Henry Rollins Show
(1 episode)
2006
It's the Shoes
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Street Fury: Envy
2005
Hip Hop Honors
(7 episodes)
2004
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Self
2004
America Beyond the Color Line
Self · (1 episode)
2004
The L Word
Self · (1 episode)
2004
The Celebrity Apprentice
(1 episode)
2004
Beef
Self
2003
Death of a Dynasty
Self (uncredited)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (3 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Brown Sugar
Self
2002
The Hamptons
Self · (2 episodes)
2002
It's Black Entertainment
Self
2002
American Rap Stars
Self
2002
Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars
Himself · (14 episodes)
2001
The Hip Hop Years
Self · (2 episodes)
1999
Moesha
(2 episodes)
1996
The Show
Self
1995
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
Tougher Than Leather
Himself
1988
Big Fun in the Big Town
Self
1986
Krush Groove
Crocket
1985
Tony Awards
Self - Winner · (1 episode)
1956