Russell Simmons
Actor · Director · WriterFrom 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
FILMOGRAPHY
ACTOR37
Robot Dracula
2026
Russell
Beastie Boys Story
2020
Self (archive footage)
Undateable John
2019
Suicide Hotline Operator
A Fatherless America
2019
Self
Survivor's Guide to Prison
2018
Self
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
2018
Self
G-Funk
2017
Self
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
2017
Himself
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
2016
Self
On Meditation
2016
Self
Vegan: Everyday Stories
2016
Self
Unity
2015
Narrator (voice)
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
2014
Self
The Tents
2012
Self
- Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
2012
Himself
Rappin' With The Rickster
2010
Self
- Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
2009
Self
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
2009
Self
In Prison My Whole Life
2008
Self
2 Turntables and a Microphone
2008
Self
The Black List: Volume One
2008
Self
The Hip Hop Project
2006
Self
- Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
2006
Self
Street Fury: Envy
2005
- 9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
2005
Run DMC: Forever Kings
2004
Self
Beef
2003
Self
Death of a Dynasty
2003
Self (uncredited)
American Rap Stars
2002
Self
Brown Sugar
2002
Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002
Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
Self
Butter
1998
Celebrity Guest #2
The Show
1995
Self
Tougher Than Leather
1988
Self
Big Fun in the Big Town
1986
Self
Krush Groove
1985
Crocket
PRODUCER12
All Def Comedy
2016
Executive Producer
ADD Presents: Robert Powell
2016
Executive Producer
ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine
2016
Executive Producer
Lemon
2011
Executive Producer
Waist Deep
2006
Executive Producer
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004
Executive Producer
Gridlock'd
1997
Executive Producer
How to Be a Player
1997
Producer
The Nutty Professor
1996
Producer
The Addiction
1995
Executive Producer
Tougher Than Leather
1988
Producer
Krush Groove
1985
Co-Producer
