Russell Simmons
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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 | Acting |
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Most Rating | 5.095 |
Birthday | 1957-10-04 |
Place of Birth | Queens, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Russell Wendell Simmons, |
2012
The Tents
6/7
Each year, tents in Bryant Park herald New York Fashion Week, whose back story is as fascinating as the couture on the catwalk. Fashion's biggest name...
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Tougher Than Leather
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2016
Vegan: Everyday Stories
7.714/7
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2008
In Prison My Whole Life
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2012
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
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Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
2009
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
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A documentary about the rise and fall of rapper Jim Jones.
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Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
2014
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
6.8/20
An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga...
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2015
Unity
7.5/33
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2006
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
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Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
2008
2 Turntables and a Microphone
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2 Turntables and a Microphone
2016
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
7/11
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2016
On Meditation
7/5
Peter Matthiessen, David Lynch, and Russell Simmons see among the many celebrity devotees interviewed in this case of Zen Buddhist meditation.
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2017
G-Funk
6.7/34
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Brown Sugar
6.7/108
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Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
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Rappin' With The Rickster
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2008
The Black List: Volume One
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2009
Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
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2018
Survivor's Guide to Prison
6.5/33
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ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
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2003
Beef
6.25/12
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2005
Street Fury: Envy
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2002
It's Black Entertainment
8/2
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Willi...
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2019
Undateable John
4.75/4
A slacker surf instructor, who's on and off the wagon, gets his life together when he falls for a beautiful but troubled young woman he meets in Alcoh...
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1986
Big Fun in the Big Town
5/1
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2020
Beastie Boys Story
7.511/140
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1998
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
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The Show
6.375/8
A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has bec...
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2006
The Hip Hop Project
10/1
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works...
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1985
Krush Groove
6/38
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Krush Groove
2002
American Rap Stars
3/1
American Rap Stars centers on Omar Sharrif (director/host) as we follow him through the world of Hip-Hop.
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