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Magic Johnson

Motivational Speaker / Coach (basketball) / Businessperson / Film Producer / Actor / Television Producer | * 08/14/1959 (64) | Lansing, Michigan (United States of America (USA))
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessperson and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning a national championship with Michigan State in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime" era. 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 against his return 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. Known for his extraordinary court vision, passing abilities, and leadership on the court, Johnson was one of the most dominant players of his era. His career achievements include three NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, three NBA Finals MVPs, nine All-NBA First Team designations, and twelve All-Star games selections. He led the league in regular season assists four times, and is the NBA's all-time leader in average assists per game in bot... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Comedies | Talk-Shows

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Awards & Nominations for Magic Johnson

NBA All-Rookie Team 3x NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award 9x All-NBA Team 3x NBA Most Valuable Player Award 2x NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player award J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording Bet Humanitarian Award California Hall of Fame Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Phoenix Award Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
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Movies with Magic Johnson as Actor(29)

as himself2022 Dickie V
as Himself (archive footage)2017 Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
as Himself (archive footage)2015 Kobe Bryant's Muse
as Self (archive footage)2014 Bad Boys
2013 NB90s
as himself2013 The Doctor
as himself2012 The Dream Team
as himself2012 The Announcement
2011 NB80s
as himself2007 Are We Done Yet?
as himself2001 Ultimate Jordan
as Servant (Remember The Time)1993 Michael Jackson - Dangerous - The Short Films
as Herald1992 Remember the Time
as himself1990 Voices That Care
as himself1990 The Earth Day Special
as Magic Johnson (uncredited)1988 She's Having a Baby

TV Shows/Series with Magic Johnson as Actor(22)

as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame2023 Bill Russell: Legend
as himself2022 They Call Me Magic
as himself2020 The Last Dance
as himself2017 OBJECTified
as himself2010 Conan
as himself2005 Deal or No Deal
as himself2005 It's the Shoes
as himself2003 Punk'd
as Ringer Hockey Player2000 Malcolm in the Middle
as Self - Host1998 The Magic Hour
as Self - Guest1997 The View
1996 Arliss
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Magic Johnson (voice)1989 The Simpsons

Movies with Magic Johnson as Crew(3)

Production/Executive Producer2009 Obsessed
Production/Executive Producer2007 Dead Tone
Production/Executive Producer1999 Passing Glory

TV Shows/Series with Magic Johnson as Crew(1)

Production/Executive Producer1998 The Magic Hour

Additional Information

Full Name: Magic Johnson
Born: Friday, 08/14 1959 (August) in Lansing, Michigan (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 64 years + 228 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language), French (FR)
Educated at: Everett High School, Michigan State University, Michigan State University
Children: EJ Johnson
Other names for Magic Johnson (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Earvin Johnson"
"Earvin "Magic" Johnson"
"Earvin Johnson Jr."
"Magic" (Nickname)
"Tragic Johnson" (Nickname)
"Buck" (Nickname)
"E.J. the Deejay" (Nickname)
"The Magic Man" (Nickname)
"The Magic Show" (Nickname)
"June Bug" (Nickname)
"Mr. J" (Nickname)
Magic Johnson frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
Paul Reubens (13x, Actor)
Michael Jordan (12x, Actor)
Conan O'Brien (11x, Actor)
Tyra Banks (10x, Actress)
Shaquille O'Neal (10x, Actor)
Phil Hartman (10x, Actor)
Kristen Bell (9x, Actress)
Larry Bird (9x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:424986, Added: 09/22/2018, Last updated: 02/28/2024