Magic Johnson
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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 befor...
Known For
Filmography
Jerry West: The Logo
2026
as Self
Utah in the ’70s
2026
as Himself (archival footage)
We Beat the Dream Team
2025
as Self
The Iceman
2023
as Self
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
2023
as Self
Commitment to Life
2023
as Self (archive)
Bill Russell: Legend
2023
as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
The Redeem Team
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Dickie V
2022
as Self
They Call Me Magic
2022
as Self
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
2022
as Self
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
2022
as Self
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
2021
as Self (Archive Footage)
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
2021
as Magic Johnson
The Last Dance
2020
as Self
Shut Up and Dribble
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Basketball: A Love Story
2018
as Self
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
2017
as Himself (archive footage)
OBJECTified
2017
as Self
Steve
2017
as Self
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
2017
as Self
Kareem: Minority of One
2015
as Self
Kobe Bryant's Muse
2015
as Self (archive footage)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
Empire
2015
as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
Bad Boys
2014
as Self (archive footage)
black-ish
2014
as Magic Johnson
The Doctor
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story
2013
as Self
NB90s
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show
2013
as Self
The Announcement
2012
as Self
The Dream Team
2012
as Self
NB80s
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
2010
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
as Self - Guest
Do You Believe in Magic?
2008
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
2007
as Himself
Are We Done Yet?
2007
as Self
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
2006
as Self
Deal or No Deal
2005
as Self
It's the Shoes
2005
as Self
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
2004
as Self
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Punk'd
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Ultimate Jordan
2001
as Self
Hard Knocks
2001
Inside Schwartz
2001
as Magic Johnson
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Ringer Hockey Player
Michael Jordan: His Airness
1999
as Self
The Parkers
1999
The Magic Hour
1998
as Self - Host
WNBA: The Birth of a League
1997
as Self
The Chris Rock Show
1997
The View
1997
as Self - Guest
Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond
1996
as Self
Arli$$
1996
as Magic Johnson
De pé a pá
1996
as Self
Below the Rim
1995
NBA Dream Team
1993
as Self
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
1993
as Servant (uncredited)
Michael Jordan: Air Time
1993
as Self
Marathon
1993
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
as Self - Host
Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship Season
1992
as Himself (Archive Footage)
Malcolm X
1992
as Self (uncredited)
Barcelona '92 Olympic Games Inauguration Ceremony
1992
as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
Voices That Care
1991
as Self
Magic Johnson: Always Showtime
1991
as Himself
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Earth Day Special
1990
as Self
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
1989
as Self - Los Angeles Lakers
The Simpsons
1989
as Magic Johnson (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
1989
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988
as Self
She's Having a Baby
1988
as Magic Johnson (uncredited)
Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
1987
as Himself
Uptown Comedy Express
1987
Superstars and their Moms
1987
as Self
Los Angeles Lakers 1982 NBA Champions - Something to Prove
1982
as Himself
1980 NBA Champions - L.A. Lakers - That Magic Season
1980
as Himself
Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game
1979
as Michigan State Player
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self