Russell Simmons
Biography
Russell Simmons is an American record executive, entrepreneur and writer who started the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings with producer Rick Rubin. Born in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens, New York, he first managed and produced early rap acts including Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini and Jimmy Spicer. As Def Jam's chairman he signed Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, DMX and Kanye West, and he sold his share of the label in 1998. He co-produced and appeared in Krush Groove (1985) and produced the television program Def Comedy Jam from 1992 to 1997, along with Def Poetry Jam, which reached Broadway in 2002. He also launched the Phat Farm clothing line, published books on lifestyle, health and entrepreneurship, and in 2014 received an honorary doctorate from Claremont Lincoln University.
69years old
Turns 70 on October 4in 327 days
- Born Queens
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Also credited as Russell Wendell Simmons
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 33 years1985 to 2018
Every film, newest first
- 2018Survivor's Guide to PrisonIMDb rating 7.1
- 2014Awake: The Life of YoganandaIMDb rating 7.3
- 1985Krush GrooveIMDb rating 6.4
Genres
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Worked with
Russell Simmons shares two films with Deepak Chopra, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Deepak Chopra's page
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Danny Glover's page
Susan Sarandon's page
Anupam Kher's page
Chris Rock's page
Michael SchultzDirector, 1 film, 1985
All films by Michael Schultz
Lisa LeemanDirector, 1 film, 2014
All films by Lisa Leeman
Paola di FlorioDirector, 1 film, 2014
All films by Paola di Florio
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| James Parks Morton Interfaith Award | Won | ||
Online
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