Magic Johnson
Actor
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
She's Having a Baby
as Magic Johnson (uncredited) 1988
The Redeem Team
as Self (archive footage) 2022
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
as Self 1988
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
as Servant (uncredited) 1993
Bad Boys
as Self (archive footage) 2014
The Dream Team
as Self 2012
Kobe Bryant's Muse
as Self (archive footage) 2015
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
as Self 2010
Kareem: Minority of One
as Self 2015
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
as Himself (archive footage) 2017
Michael Jordan: His Airness
as Self 1999
The Announcement
as Self 2012
We Beat the Dream Team
as Self 2025
Michael Jordan: Air Time
as Self 1993
Ultimate Jordan
as Self 2001
The Earth Day Special
as Self 1990