Acting
Willie O'Ree
Born 1935-10-15
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Willie O'Ree
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The Daily Show
1996
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Willie
2019
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Black Ice
2023
TMDB3.6
Movie
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Spike Lee's Lil' Joints: The Ice Breaker
2015
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Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future
2017
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Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story
1998
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (6 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Black Ice | Self | Movie | 2023 |
 | Willie | Himself | Movie | 2019 |
 | Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future | Himself | Movie | 2017 |
 | Spike Lee's Lil' Joints: The Ice Breaker | self | Movie | 2015 |
 | Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story | Self | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Daily Show | Self | TV Series | 1996 |