Willie O'Ree
Known for Acting · 6 credits
- Born
- 1935-10-15 (age 90)
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.
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Movies (5)
About Willie O'Ree
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. With 6 credits spanning from 1996 to 2023, Willie O'Ree has appeared in 5 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Willie O'Ree Movies
- Black Ice (2023) — as Self
- Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future (2017) — as Himself
- Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story (1998) — as Self
- Spike Lee's Lil' Joints: The Ice Breaker (2015) — as self
- Willie (2019) — as Himself
Where to Watch Willie O'Ree Films
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