Dwight Howard
Born: 1985-12-08 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Dwight David Howard II (born December 8, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard, who played the center position, spent his high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college, entered the 2004 NBA draft, and was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic. Howard set numerous franchise and league records with the Magic and led the team to the 2009 NBA Finals. In 2012, after eight seasons with Orlando, Howard was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he spent three separate one-year stints and won an NBA championship in 2020. He has also played for the Houston Rockets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He was elected twice to the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame as an individual player and member of the 2008 Olympics Redeem Team.
Filmography
2025
- Inside: USA as Self - Contestant
2024
- The Real Full Monty as Self
2023
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test as Self
- Snake Oil as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- The Redeem Team as Self - USA 2008
2021
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as Self - Contestant
- Crime Scene Kitchen as Self - Guest Judge
2020
- Never Have I Ever as Dwight Howard
- I Can See Your Voice
- Percy ... (Executive Producer)
2019
- The Masked Singer as Self
2018
- Somebody Feed Phil as Self
2015
- The Odd Couple as Dwight Howard
- Marvel & ESPN Films Present: 1 of 1 - Genesis as Self
2014
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Self
- black-ish as Dwight Howard
2013
- Liv and Maddie as Bernard
- Mighty Med as The Great Defender
- Free Birds as Cold Turkey (Voice)
- Amazing as Dwight Howard
2012
- The Three Stooges as Dwight Howard
2011
- When They Were Young as Self
2010
- Pair of Kings as The Cook
- Just Wright as Dwight Howard
2009
2008
- The Suite Life on Deck as Himself
2005
- Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant
- Through the Fire
2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self