Russell Simmons

Born: 1957-10-04

Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA

Biography

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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

Beastie Boys Story
The Nutty Professor
Brown Sugar
Waist Deep
Butter
Survivor's Guide to Prison
The Tents
The Addiction
Gridlock'd
Unity

Top Movie Credits

Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage)
Waist Deep Executive Producer
Butter Celebrity Guest #2
The Addiction Executive Producer
Gridlock'd Executive Producer
Unity Narrator (voice)