Person
Magic Johnson
Acting · Born 1959-08-14 · Lansing, Michigan, USA
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.
Known for
The Simpsons
Magic Johnson (voice)
Steve
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Conan
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Malcolm in the Middle
Ringer Hockey Player
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
The View
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Empire
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
Filmography
- 2026Jerry West: The LogoSelf
- 2026Utah in the ’70sHimself (archival footage)
- 2025We Beat the Dream TeamSelf
- 2023Iceman: A George Gervin StorySelf
- 2023The IcemanSelf
- 2023Commitment to LifeSelf (archive)
- 2023Bill Russell: LegendSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
- 2022The Redeem TeamSelf (archive footage)
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest
- 2022Legacy: The True Story of the LA LakersSelf
- 2022Dickie VSelf
- 2022They Call Me MagicSelf
- 2022Joe Montana: Cool Under PressureSelf
- 2021Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.Magic Johnson
- 2021Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
- 2020The Last DanceSelf
- 2018Shut Up and DribbleSelf (archive footage)
- 2018Basketball: A Love StorySelf
- 2017OBJECTifiedSelf
- 2017SteveSelf
- 2017Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992Himself (archive footage)
- 2015Kareem: Minority of OneSelf
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf
- 2015Kobe Bryant's MuseSelf (archive footage)
- 2015EmpireEarvin 'Magic' Johnson
- 2014black-ishMagic Johnson
- 2014Bad BoysSelf (archive footage)
- 2013The Arsenio Hall ShowSelf
- 2013Unstoppable: The Bernard King StorySelf
- 2013NB90s
- 2013The DoctorSelf (archive footage)
- 2012The Dream TeamSelf
- 2012The AnnouncementSelf
- 2011NB80sSelf (archive footage)
- 2010ConanSelf
- 2010Magic & Bird: A Courtship of RivalsSelf
- 2009Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation
- 2009The Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 2009ObsessedExecutive Producer
- 2008Do You Believe in Magic?
- 2007Dead ToneExecutive Producer
- 2007Are We Done Yet?Self
- 2007Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To GloryHimself
- 2006Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel BaldomirSelf
- 2005Deal or No DealSelf
- 2005It's the ShoesSelf
- 2004The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002Self
- 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
- 2003101 Most Shocking Moments in EntertainmentSelf (archive footage)
- 2003Destiny's ChildProducer
- 2003Punk'dSelf
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
- 2002Brown SugarExecutive Producer
- 2001Ultimate JordanSelf
- 2001Inside SchwartzMagic Johnson
- 2001Hard Knocks
- 2000Malcolm in the MiddleRinger Hockey Player
- 1999The Parkers
- 1999Passing GloryExecutive Producer
- 1999Michael Jordan: His AirnessSelf
- 1998The Magic HourSelf - Host
- 1997The ViewSelf - Guest
- 1997The Chris Rock Show
- 1996Arli$$Magic Johnson
- 1996Michael Jordan: Above and BeyondSelf
- 1996De pé a páSelf
- 1995Below the Rim
- 1993Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short FilmsServant (uncredited)
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 1993NBA Dream TeamSelf
- 1993Michael Jordan: Air TimeSelf
- 1992Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and YouSelf - Host
- 1992Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship SeasonHimself (Archive Footage)
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf
- 1992Michael Jackson: Remember The TimeHerald (uncredited)
- 1991Voices That CareSelf
- 1991Magic Johnson: Always ShowtimeHimself
- 1990The Earth Day SpecialSelf
- 1990All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersSelf (archive footage)
- 1989The SimpsonsMagic Johnson (voice)
- 1989The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
- 1989Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City MadnessSelf - Los Angeles Lakers
- 1988Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialSelf
- 1988She's Having a BabyMagic Johnson (uncredited)
- 1987Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For FiveHimself
- 1987Uptown Comedy Express
- 1987Superstars and their MomsSelf
- 1979Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship GameMichigan State Player
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
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