Magic Johnson
Born: 1959-08-14 in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2026
- Jerry West: The Logo as Self
- Utah in the ’70s as Himself (archival footage)
2025
- We Beat the Dream Team as Self
2023
- Bill Russell: Legend as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
- Iceman: A George Gervin Story as Self
- The Iceman as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self - Guest
- Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers as Self
- They Call Me Magic as Self
- Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure as Self
- The Redeem Team as Self (archive footage)
- Dickie V as Self
2021
- Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. as Magic Johnson
- Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2020
- The Last Dance as Self
2018
- Basketball: A Love Story as Self
- Shut Up and Dribble as Self (archive footage)
2017
- Steve as Self
- OBJECTified as Self
- Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 as Himself (archive footage)
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- Empire as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
- Kobe Bryant's Muse as Self (archive footage)
- Kareem: Minority of One as Self
2013
- The Arsenio Hall Show as Self
- NB90s
- The Doctor as Self (archive footage)
- Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story as Self
2012
- The Dream Team as Self
- The Announcement as Self
2011
- NB80s as Self (archive footage)
2010
- Conan as Self
- Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals as Self
2009
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- Obsessed ... (Executive Producer)
- Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation
2007
- Are We Done Yet? as Self
- Dead Tone ... (Executive Producer)
- Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory as Himself
2006
2005
- Deal or No Deal as Self
- It's the Shoes as Self
2004
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Punk'd as Self
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment as Self (archive footage)
- Destiny's Child ... (Producer)
2002
- Brown Sugar ... (Executive Producer)
2001
- Hard Knocks
- Inside Schwartz as Magic Johnson
- Ultimate Jordan as Self
2000
- Malcolm in the Middle as Ringer Hockey Player
1999
- The Parkers
- Passing Glory ... (Executive Producer)
- Michael Jordan: His Airness as Self
1998
- The Magic Hour as Self - Host
1997
- The View as Self - Guest
- The Chris Rock Show
1996
- Arli$$ as Magic Johnson
- De pé a pá as Self
- Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond as Self
1995
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films as Servant (uncredited)
- Michael Jordan: Air Time as Self
- NBA Dream Team as Self
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self
- Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You as Self - Host
1991
- Voices That Care as Self
- Magic Johnson: Always Showtime as Himself
1990
- The Earth Day Special as Self
- All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers as Self (archive footage)
1989
- The Simpsons as Magic Johnson (voice)
- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
- Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness as Self - Los Angeles Lakers
1988
- She's Having a Baby as Magic Johnson (uncredited)
- Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special as Self
1987
1979
- Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game as Michigan State Player