What is Russell Simmons's middle name?
Wendell
What is Russell Simmons's full name?
Russell Wendell Simmons
Russell Simmons nickname(s):
Rush, Uncle Rush
Russell Simmons date of birth:
October 4, 1957
How old is Russell Simmons?
69
Where was Russell Simmons born?
Queens, NY, USA
How tall is Russell Simmons?
5' 8" (173 cm)
Russell Simmons body shape:
Average
What color are Russell Simmons's eyes?
Black
What color is Russell Simmons's hair?
Bald
Is Russell Simmons gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Russell Simmons?
Hindu
What is Russell Simmons's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Russell Simmons nationality?
American
Where did Russell Simmons go to school?
August Martin High School
Where did Russell Simmons go to university?
City College of New York, Harlem, NY
What is Russell Simmons's occupation?
Co-founder of Def Jam and founder of Phat Farm, Argyleculture, American Classics, Producer
Russell Simmons claim to fame:
Def Jam Records
Russell Simmons agent:
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Russell Simmons commercials and brand endorsements:
TV commercials for Phat Farm (2004), TV commercial with celebrities for Macy's ["The Magic of Macy's - Morning"] (2007), TV commercial with celebrities for Macy's ["The Magic of Macy's - New Season"] (2007)
Who is Russell Simmons's father?
Daniel Simmons
Russell Simmons brother(s):
Joseph Simmons, Danny Simmons
Short Biography
Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American business magnate. He cofounded the hip-hop music label Def Jam and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. Married to Samantha Simmons of East Providence RI, Simmons has been described as the third richest figure in hip hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million in 2011.