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Russell Simmons Filmography

Actor

Every Movie with Russell Simmons

49 credits
2026
Robot Dracula
Robot Dracula
Russell
Horror
2020
Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
Documentary, Music
2019
Undateable John
Undateable John
Suicide Hotline Operator
Drama, Comedy, Romance
A Fatherless America
A Fatherless America
Self
Documentary
2018
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Self
Documentary, Music
G-Funk
G-Funk
Self
Documentary
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Self
Crime, Documentary
2017
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Himself
Documentary
2016
All Def Comedy
All Def Comedy
Executive Producer
Comedy, TV Movie
On Meditation
On Meditation
Self
Documentary
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Self
Documentary
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Self
Documentary
ADD Presents: Robert Powell
ADD Presents: Robert Powell
Executive Producer
Comedy
ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine
ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine
Executive Producer
Comedy
2015
Unity
Unity
Narrator (voice)
Documentary
2014
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Self
Documentary
2012
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Himself
Documentary
The Tents
The Tents
Self
History, Documentary
2011
Lemon
Lemon
Executive Producer
Documentary
2010
Rappin' With The Rickster
Rappin' With The Rickster
Self
Documentary
2009
Jim Jones This Is Jim Jones
Jim Jones This Is Jim Jones
Self
Documentary, Music
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Self
Documentary
2008
The Black List: Volume One
The Black List: Volume One
Self
Documentary
2 Turntables and a Microphone
2 Turntables and a Microphone
Self
Documentary, Music
In Prison My Whole Life
In Prison My Whole Life
Self
Documentary
2006
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Self
Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie
Waist Deep
Waist Deep
Executive Producer
Adventure, Drama, Action
The Hip Hop Project
The Hip Hop Project
Self
Documentary
2005
9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
Documentary
Street Fury: Envy
Street Fury: Envy
Documentary
The History Makers: Success
The History Makers: Success
Director
Documentary
2004
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Self
Documentary, Music
2003
Beef
Beef
Self
Documentary, Music
Death of a Dynasty
Death of a Dynasty
Self (uncredited)
Comedy
2002
Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar
Self
Comedy, Romance
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Self
Documentary, Music
American Rap Stars
American Rap Stars
Self
Documentary, Music
2001
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6
Writer
Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie
2000
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Writer
Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie
1998
Butter
Butter
Celebrity Guest #2
Action, Thriller
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
Documentary, Music
1997
How to Be a Player
How to Be a Player
Producer
Comedy, Romance
Gridlock'd
Gridlock'd
Executive Producer
Drama, Comedy, Crime
1996
The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
Producer
Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
1995
The Addiction
The Addiction
Executive Producer
Drama, Horror
The Show
The Show
Self
Documentary
1988
Tougher Than Leather
Tougher Than Leather
Self
Action, Crime, Music
1986
Big Fun in the Big Town
Big Fun in the Big Town
Self
Documentary, Music
1985
Krush Groove
Krush Groove
Crocket
Drama, Comedy, Music