Willie O'Ree

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Birthday: 1935-10-15

Age: 89

Place of Birth: Not Available

Known For: 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 ...

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Awards

Academy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

Black Ice

Self

Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story

Self

Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future

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