

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
17 Apr 1947
Age
79 Years
Born In
Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Total Projects
117
Years Active
73 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.7 ★
Overview
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. (born April 16, 1947) in New York City, grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Harlem in a family of Trinidadian descent, raised in the Catholic tradition and imbued with values such as honor and dignity. An only child, he was quickly marked by his exceptional height: from elementary school onward, he played...
Known For
Filmography

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Jerry West: The Logo
Jerry West: The Logo
as Self

movie
John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self (archive footage)

tv
Los Anillos de Pau
Los Anillos de Pau

movie
The Final Game of Death
The Final Game of Death
as Mantis

movie
The Iceman
The Iceman
as Self

tv
Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell: Legend
as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

movie
Stand
Stand
as Self (archive footage)

tv
Night Court
Night Court

movie
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show

tv
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
as Self

tv
They Call Me Magic
They Call Me Magic
as Self

movie
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
as Self - Narrator (voice)

tv
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
as Self

movie
Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America
Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America
as Self

movie
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
as Self

movie
John Bronco
John Bronco
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
Dear...
Dear...
as Self

movie
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
as Self - Co-Host

tv
DAVE
DAVE
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
as Self - Narrator (voice)

movie
Be Water
Be Water
as Self - Student / Friend

movie
Game of Death Redux
Game of Death Redux
as Mantis

tv
Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
as Self (archive footage)

tv
Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
as Self (archive footage)

tv
Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
as Self

movie
1968
1968
as Self

tv
The Jim Jefferies Show
The Jim Jefferies Show
as Self

tv
Beat Shazam
Beat Shazam
as Self

tv
To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
as Self - Panelist

tv
O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)

movie
O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)

tv
Billions
Billions
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
Kareem: Minority of One
Kareem: Minority of One
as Self

tv
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self

tv
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as Self

movie
Kobe Bryant's Muse
Kobe Bryant's Muse
as Self (archive footage)

tv
Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self

tv
The Crazy Ones
The Crazy Ones
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
as Self

movie
Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story
Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story
as Himself

tv
Guys with Kids
Guys with Kids
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
Good Mythical Morning
Good Mythical Morning
as Self

tv
New Girl
New Girl
as Himself

movie
On the Shoulders of Giants
On the Shoulders of Giants
as Self - Narrator

movie
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
as Self

tv
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest

tv
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
as Self

movie
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
as Self

movie
Kobe Doin' Work
Kobe Doin' Work
as Self

movie
The Black List: Volume One
The Black List: Volume One
as Self

movie
I Tried
I Tried
as Sin

tv
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
as Himself

movie
Weapons
Weapons
as P.J.

tv
Identity
Identity

movie
Whitepaddy
Whitepaddy
as Hank

tv
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
as Self

tv
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
as Self (uncredited)

tv
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant

tv
The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice

tv
The Bachelorette
The Bachelorette
as Self

movie
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee

tv
Scrubs
Scrubs
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
Reflections on 'the Little Dragon'
Reflections on 'the Little Dragon'

movie
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
as Himself / Hakim

movie
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
as Self

movie
The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
as Comentador

movie
BASEketball
BASEketball
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
as Self

tv
Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self

tv
Boston Common
Boston Common
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as Self

movie
Bully Smart for Kids
Bully Smart for Kids
as Self

movie
Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest
as Archangel

movie
Forget Paris
Forget Paris
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
A Night to Die For
A Night to Die For
as Self

tv
The Stand
The Stand
as Monster Shouter

movie
D2: The Mighty Ducks
D2: The Mighty Ducks
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
The Critic
The Critic
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice)

movie
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
as Self

tv
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
as Self

movie
The Curse of the Dragon
The Curse of the Dragon
as Self

tv
Matrix
Matrix

tv
Martin
Martin
as Dr. Skyhook

movie
Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling
Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling
as Self

tv
Good Sports
Good Sports

tv
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Himself

movie
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)

tv
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice)

movie
Hoodwinked
Hoodwinked
as Man at Sal's House

movie
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
as Self - Los Angeles Lakers

movie
Troop Beverly Hills
Troop Beverly Hills
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

movie
Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
as Himself

tv
Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose

tv
Full House
Full House

tv
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
as Wesley Williams

movie
Ask Max
Ask Max
as Himself

tv
Amen
Amen

movie
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
as Self

tv
Stingray
Stingray

movie
Fletch
Fletch
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
as The Djinn, Jan Bin Jan

movie
Airplane!
Airplane!
as Roger Murdock

movie
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

tv
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
as Mr. Wilkes

movie
Game of Death
Game of Death
as Hakim

tv
Man from Atlantis
Man from Atlantis
as Thark

movie
The Game of Death
The Game of Death
as Hakim / Mantis

tv
Emergency!
Emergency!

tv
Mannix
Mannix

tv
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self

tv
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self

tv
The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self