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Russell Simmons (I)
Producer, Writer, Actor
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Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (2003)
(Video) - Self - chairman, Def Jam Music Group, Executive Board (Def Jam) |
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Krush Groove (1985)
Crocket, Story Consultant, Co-Producer, Writer ("You're Blind", "Krush Groovin'") |
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Beats to the Rhyme") (1 episode, 2014) |
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Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock (2014)
(TV Series) - Writer ("King of Rock") (1 episode, 2014) |
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Russell Simmons Presents: Stand-Up at the El Rey (2010)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2010) |
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The Cleveland Show (2009)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Tell Me When to Go ") (1 episode, 2009)
Da Doggone Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance (Oct
4,
2009)
Season 1,
Episode 2
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Writer ("Tell Me When to Go ")
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Run's House (2005–2009)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (53 episodes, 2005), Self / Uncle Russell (47 episodes, 2005), Writer (45 episodes, 2005), Field Producer (5 episodes, 2007) |
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Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices (2009)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2009), Co-Executive Producer (1 episode, 2009) |
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Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (34 episodes, 1992), Self (4 episodes, 2006) |
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Def Poetry (2002–2007)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (44 episodes, 2002), Self (40 episodes, 2002) |
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Cold Case (2004)
(TV Series) - Producer ("Walk This Way") (1 episode, 2004)
The Lost Soul of Herman Lester (Mar
14,
2004)
Season 1,
Episode 17
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Producer ("Walk This Way") (uncredited)
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Jackass (2001)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack (1 episode, 2001), Writer ("King of Rock") (1 episode, 2001) |
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Soul Train (1997)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Breaks") (1 episode, 1997)
Jon B/Something for the People/Nadanuf Featuring Kurtis Blow (Oct
25,
1997)
Season 27,
Episode 6
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CBS Mornings (2014–2017)
(TV Series) - Self - Author, The Happy Vegan / Self - Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2014) |
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Hollywood Today Live (2016)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016)
Guest Co-Hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky & Ali Landry/Russell Simmons/John C. McGinley (Nov
9,
2016)
Season 2,
Episode 43
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2016)
(TV Series) - Self - Surprise Appearance (1 episode, 2016)
Anna Kendrick/Loretta Lynch/Brian Fallon (Mar
10,
2016)
Season 1,
Episode 108
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Self - Surprise Appearance
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The Queen Latifah Show (2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014)
"True Blood's" Joe Manganiello, Russell Simmons, and a Performance by R&B Chart-Topper Mali Music (Mar
24,
2014)
Season 1,
Episode 115
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Self - Guest
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Bethenny (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014)
Hip-Hop Legend Russell Simmons/Bethenny in Your Business/"Dallas" Star Josh Henderson (Mar
4,
2014)
Season 2,
Episode 116
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The Tanning of America (2014)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Co-Founder, Def Jam Recordings (3 episodes, 2014) |
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America's Book of Secrets (2013)
(TV Series) - Self - Chairman, Rush Communications (1 episode, 2013) |
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The Apprentice (2004–2012)
(TV Series) - Self - Customer / Self - Pizza Customer / Self (4 episodes, 2004) |
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106 & Park (2005–2007)
(TV Series) - Self - Def Comedy Jam DVD Cover / Self (2 episodes, 2005)
Celebrity Week: Julissa and Trey Songz in the Building (May
22,
2007)
Self - Def Comedy Jam DVD Cover
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Kings of Black Comedy (2002)
(TV Series) - Self - Executive Producer: Def Comedy Jam (1 episode, 2002)
Keeping It Real... Funny (Mar
9,
2002)
Season 1,
Episode 3
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Self - Executive Producer: Def Comedy Jam
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Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks (2000)
(TV Movie) - Self - Chairman - Rush Communications |
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TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy the Indictment (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Charged With Sexual Assault (archive footage) |
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All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997) (2021)
Self - Co-Founder, Phat Farm (archive footage) |
Hip Hop Uncovered (2021)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2021)
Industry Rule Number 4080: Record Company People Are Shady (Feb
26,
2021)
Season 1,
Episode 5
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Self (archive footage)
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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (2021)
(Video Game) - Performer ("Instrumental Bed 1", "Instrumental Bed 2") (uncredited), Producer ("We're Live (Danger)", "Nature Freestyle", "JoJo Pelligrino Freestyle", "Spit Game", "Instrumental Bed 1", "Instrumental Bed 2") (uncredited) |
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Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
(Video Game) - Performer ("Instrumental Bed 1", "Instrumental Bed 2") (uncredited), Producer ("We're Live (Danger)", "Nature Freestyle", "JoJo Pelligrino Freestyle", "Spit Game", "Instrumental Bed 1", "Instrumental Bed 2") (uncredited) |
Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000 (2000)
(Music Video) - Composer (songs "You Talk Too Much" and "Beats to the Rhyme"), Producer ("Rock Box") |
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