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Magic Johnson
Born: 14th Aug 1959 Lansing, Michigan, USA
Dept: Acting
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. He is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. After protests from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time. Johnson played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 80
Film: 44 (55%)
Television: 36 (45%)
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Filmography
2026
He built dynasties, broke barriers, and became the silhouette that defines the game. But beneath Jerry West's legendary NBA legacy was a man haunted b ... view
Character:
Self
2026
Take a trip back to Utah in the ’70s, when a new emerging culture clashed with tradition and institution. More than just disco and drugs, the 1970s ... view
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Himself (archival footage)
2025
Discover the little-known story of a group of college basketball players who were tasked with preparing Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan ... view
Character:
Self
2023
Spotlighting NBA and San Antonio Spurs legend George Gervin, the documentary focuses on Iceman's influence on the game, inspiring his peers and future ... view
Character:
Self
2023
George Gervin was a scoring machine for basketball's San Antonio Spurs in the early 1980s. Plucked out of obscurity by an astute agent, Gervin was ove ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 2023 (first aired)
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary. ... view
Character:
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (2 ep.)
2022
Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team’s quest ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Sep 2022 (first aired)
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (3 ep.)
Aug 2022 (first aired)
This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featu ... view
Character:
Self (10 ep.)
2022
The remarkable life and career of the legendary Dick Vitale, ESPN's voice of college basketball for more than four decades, and an inspiration as he b ... view
Character:
Self
Apr 2022 (first aired)
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President O ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
Jan 2022 (first aired)
Montana's first hand account of his career from the earliest days to national champion at Notre Dame and becoming a four-time Super Bowl winner and a ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Sep 2021 (first aired)
Lahela 'Doogie' Kamealoha, a 16-year-old prodigy juggles a budding medical career and life as a teenager. With the support of her caring and comical ' ... view
Character:
Magic Johnson (1 ep.)
2021
A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the ... view
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Apr 2020 (first aired)
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Nov 2018 (first aired)
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA. ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
Sep 2018 (first aired)
'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interview ... view
Character:
Self (7 ep.)
Sep 2017 (first aired)
A series profiling newsmakers and celebrities hosted by the lawyer and TV personality Harvey Levin. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2017
An in-depth look at the culture of Los Angeles in the ten years leading up to the 1992 uprising that erupted after the verdict of police officers clea ... view
Character:
Himself (archive footage)
2015
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the cou ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2015
Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped s ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Jan 2015 (first aired)
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. ... view
Character:
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson (1 ep.)
Sep 2014 (first aired)
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood. ... view
Character:
Magic Johnson (1 ep.)
2014
The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved — and hated. It earne ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
2013
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1990s, including Michael Jordan's all-conquering Chicago Bulls, possibly the greatest draft class ever, a ... view
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2013
On the occasion of his upcoming enshrinement in the Basketball Hall of Fame, the legendary Bernard King returns to his Brooklyn roots to reflect on a ... view
Character:
Self
2013
An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrate ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
2012
The world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in Barcelona, Spain, in July 1992. The Dream Team featured 11 fut ... view
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Self
2012
On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. But this time it wasn't his basketball ... view
Character:
Self
2011
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the transformation of the Los Angeles Lakers into ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Nov 2010 (first aired)
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2010
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance. ... view
Character:
Self
Jun 2009 (first aired)
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the fifth installment of The Tonight Show, hoste ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2008
American documentary on Magic Johnson, which received the Best Documentary award at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. ... view
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2007
Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a ... view
Character:
Self
2007
Led by Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, relive the return to glory as the Los Angeles Lakers take on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics ... view
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Himself
Dec 2005 (first aired)
A contestant must choose from 26 sealed briefcases containing a marker for various amounts of cash from one penny to $1 million. The player then elimi ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jun 2005 (first aired)
Bibbito Garcia takes you across the country to check out some of the rarest and most unusual sneaker collections owned by celebs. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jul 2004 (first aired)
A celebration of the finest moments from the world's largest and most historic sporting event, released to coincide with the return of the Olympic Gam ... view
Character:
Self (15 ep.)
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Mar 2003 (first aired)
What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their bank accounts start swelling bigger than their heads? M ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
Self - Guest (4 ep.)
2001
Marking 20 years since Michael Jordan's celebrated arrival in the NBA, this truly historic 3-disc Collector's Edition chronicles the amazing career of ... view
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Self
Sep 2001 (first aired)
Inside Schwartz is an American sitcom starring Breckin Meyer as the titular character. The show was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Nation ... view
Character:
Magic Johnson (1 ep.)
Aug 2001 (first aired)
An inside look at NFL training camps. From the top coaches to the rookies trying to make the team, Hard Knocks showcases what it takes to be in the NF ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jan 2000 (first aired)
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family. ... view
Character:
Ringer Hockey Player (2 ep.)
Aug 1999 (first aired)
Spunky daughter Kim is mortified when her bigger-than-life mom, Nikki, decides to go back to school at the same junior college she attends. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1999
From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan ... view
Character:
Self
Jun 1998 (first aired)
The Magic Hour is an American talk show hosted by basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The series aired in syndication from June to September 199 ... view
Character:
Self - Host (12 ep.)
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Feb 1997 (first aired)
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy f ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Aug 1996 (first aired)
A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sport ... view
Character:
Magic Johnson (1 ep.)
1996
"Michael Jordan Above and Beyond" provides a much-needed look at Michael Jordan's fantastic return from retirement in 1995. The first 20 minutes or so ... view
Character:
Self
1995
Men among giants, the NBA's little big men are the unsung heroes of the court. Defying the odds, these players rise to levels above and beyond even th ... view
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1993
Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual ... view
Character:
Servant (uncredited)
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Alon ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
1993
NBA Dream Team gives you definitive video profiles of the team selected to take on the world! Charles Barkley: An outrageous and fiercely determined f ... view
Character:
Self
1993
"Michael Jordan: Air Time" documents Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1991-92 season, including Jordan dealing with his friend and rival Magic Johnson's ... view
Character:
Self
1992
Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look a ... view
Character:
Self - Host
May 1992 (first aired)
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1992
Michael Jackson’s music video for the song ‘Remember the Time.’ ... view
Character:
Herald (uncredited)
1991
Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care". ... view
Character:
Self
1991
This biographical video uses interviews and action footage from real games to give viewers an up-close look at the life and career of basketball super ... view
Character:
Himself
1990
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s ... view
Character:
Self
1990
An American direct-to-video film that features highlights and bloopers from the NBA from its beginning to the film's release in 1989. The film is host ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Dec 1989 (first aired)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa ... view
Character:
Magic Johnson (voice) (1 ep.)
Sep 1989 (first aired)
In 1989 the two most famous plumbers from Brooklyn burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto television screens across America. The Super Mario Br ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (2 ep.)
1989
The 1989 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1988–89 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, and the conclusion of the 1989 NBA Playo ... view
Character:
Self - Los Angeles Lakers
1988
Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1.5 miles long, te ... view
Character:
Self
1988
Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their paren ... view
Character:
Magic Johnson (uncredited)
1987
The video takes you threw the Lakers run to the 1987 NBA Finals! This video includes Lakers summary threw the regular season. All-Star weekend. Playof ... view
Character:
Himself
1987
TV Special with a variety of comedians. ... view
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1987
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their pasts, inspired by the book "Star Mothers" by Georg ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 1962 (first aired)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)