Acting
Willie O'Ree
- Born
- (age 91)
- Credits
- 6 titles
Biography
Willie Eldon O'Ree, CM ONB (born October 15, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, best known for being the first black player in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" for breaking the black colour barrier in the sport,[1] and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson when he was younger. [2][3] He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2018.
Acting credits 6
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Black Ice Film | Self |
| 2019 | Willie Film | Himself |
| 2017 | Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future Film | Himself |
| 2015 | Spike Lee's Lil' Joints: The Ice Breaker Film | self |
| 1998 | Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story Film | Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self (1 ep) |