Russell Simmons
Music producer, businessman
Russell Simmons is a music producer and record label executive. He is known for co-founding the Def Jam record label with Rick Rubin, for creating the clothing line Phat Farm, and for his involvement in the HBO program Def Comedy Jam.
In November and December 2017, Simmons was accused of multiple serious allegations of sexual misconduct. They include:
- 1983: A member of the hip-hop group Mercedes Ladies alleged that Simmons raped her in his office.
- 1988: A woman alleged that Simmons followed her into the bathroom, pushed her into a stall, and took out his penis before fleeing.
- 1988: A music journalist alleged that Simmons raped her at his apartment.
- 1990: An author accused Simmons of raping her after a date.
- 1990-1991: A performer alleged that Simmons raped her at his apartment.
- 1991: A 17-year-old model alleged that Simmons coerced her into oral sex while film director Brett Ratner watched, and later penetrated her without her permission.
- 1991: A screenwriter alleged that Simmons coerced her into sex.
- 1991: A fashion publicist alleged that Simmons attempted to rape her at his apartment.
- 1994: A then-friend accused Simmons of raping her when she was passed out drunk.
- 1995: A music executive alleged that Simmons sexually harassed her and raped her.
- 1996: An actress alleged that Simmons attempted to force her to give him oral sex.
- 2005: A massage therapist alleged that Simmons exposed himself to her.
- 2014: A woman alleged that Simmons sexually assaulted her at a hotel.
- 2016: An aspiring filmmaker accused Simmons of raping her at his home.
References
- Russell Simmons and Brett Ratner face new allegations of sexual misconduct (Los Angeles Times)
- Writer Jenny Lumet: Russell Simmons Sexually Violated Me (Guest Column) (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Russell Simmons and Brett Ratner Accused of Teaming Up to Engage in Sexual Misconduct (The Hollywood Reporter)
- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/13/arts/music/russell-simmons-rape.html
- Today in Entertainment: America Ferrera is pregnant with first child; New Justin Timberlake album coming Feb. 2 (Los Angeles Times)
- Here Are All the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Music Mogul Russell Simmons (Slate Magazine)
- Kelly Cutrone Claims Russell Simmons Tried to Rape Her in 1991 (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Russell Simmons Sued For Alleged Rape in New $5 Million Suit (Rolling Stone)
- Russell Simmons, an ‘Extra’ Host and NBC News: A Sexual Assault Accuser’s Story of Pain and Frustration (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Russell Simmons Accused of Rape by Granddaughter of Book Publisher W.W. Norton (EXCLUSIVE) (Variety)
Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
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2020
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Undateable John
Suicide Hotline Operator
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2019
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ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Himself
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2018
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Survivor's Guide to Prison
Self
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2018
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Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Himself
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2017
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G-Funk
Self
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2017
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On Meditation
Self
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2016
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Vegan: Everyday Stories
Himself
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2016
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Self
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2016
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Unity
Narrator (voice)
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2015
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Self
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2014
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Acting Disruptive (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2013
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The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2013
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Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Himself
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2012
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The Tents
Self
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2012
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My Favorite Place (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2011
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Running Russell Simmons (TV Series - 6 Episodes) |
2010
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The Nate Berkus Show (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2010
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Rappin' With The Rickster
Self
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2010
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Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
Self
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2009
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Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez
Self
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2009
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Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane (TV Series - 29 Episodes)
Self
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2008
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2 Turntables and a Microphone
Self
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2008
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The Black List: Volume One
Himself
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2008
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In Prison My Whole Life
Self
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2008
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Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Self
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2006
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Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2006
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The Henry Rollins Show (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2006
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It's the Shoes (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2005
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Street Fury: Envy |
2005
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Hip Hop Honors (TV Series - 7 Episodes) |
2004
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America Beyond the Color Line (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2004
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The L Word (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2004
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The Celebrity Apprentice (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2004
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Beef
Self
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2003
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Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series - 3 Episodes)
Self
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2003
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2003
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Brown Sugar
Self
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2002
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The Hamptons (TV Series - 2 Episodes)
Self
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2002
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It's Black Entertainment
Self
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2002
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Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars (TV Series - 14 Episodes)
Himself
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2001
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The Hip Hop Years (TV Series - 2 Episodes)
Self
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1999
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Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
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1998
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Moesha (TV Series - 2 Episodes) |
1996
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The Show
Self
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1995
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self - Guest
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1993
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Tougher Than Leather
Himself
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1988
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Big Fun in the Big Town
Himself
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1986
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Tony Awards (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self - Winner
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1956
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Robot Dracula
Russell
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Filmography
as crew member
All Def Comedy
Executive Producer
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2016
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ADD Presents: Tyree Elaine
Executive Producer
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2016
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ADD Presents: Robert Powell
Executive Producer
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2016
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Lemon
Executive Producer
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2011
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Running Russell Simmons (TV Series - 6 Episodes)
Producer
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2010
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Waist Deep
Executive Producer
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2006
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Run's House (TV Series)
Creator
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2005
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Run's House (TV Series - 60 Episodes)
Producer
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2005
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The History Makers: Success
Director
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2005
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Executive Producer
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2004
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Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6
Writer
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2001
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Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars (TV Series)
Creator
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2001
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Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Writer
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2000
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Gridlock'd
Executive Producer
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1997
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The Nutty Professor
Producer
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1996
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The Addiction
Executive Producer
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1995
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Def Comedy Jam (TV Series - 29 Episodes)
Producer
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1992
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Def Comedy Jam (TV Series)
Creator
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1992
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Krush Groove
Co-Producer
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1985
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