Magic Johnson

Career Overview

Magic Johnson has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Are We Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Dickie V, Kareem: Minority of One, The Announcement. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

76

Birth Date

1959-08-14

Birth Place

Lansing, Michigan, USA

Known For

• 

  Dickie V
• 

  Kareem: Minority of One
• 

  The Announcement
• 

  The Dream Team
• 

  Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
• Do You Believe in Magic?

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• The Are We Collection (1 titles)
• 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012 (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Larry Bird (3 collaborations)
• Mike Krzyzewski (2 collaborations)
• Charles Barkley (2 collaborations)
• Pat Riley (2 collaborations)
• Arsenio Hall (2 collaborations)
• Steve Springer (2 collaborations)
• Liev Schreiber (2 collaborations)
• Dick Vitale (1 collaborations)
• John Calipari (1 collaborations)
• Robin Roberts (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (71 credits)

  • Jerry West: The Logo

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Utah in the ’70s

    Himself (archival footage)

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • We Beat the Dream Team

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Iceman: A George Gervin Story

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Iceman

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Commitment to Life

    Self (archive)

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Redeem Team

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Dickie V

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show

    - Magic Johnson, Caleb McLaughlin (2025) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Magic Johnson, Nicole Avant (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Magic Johnson, Mickey Guyton (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2022
  • Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible

    Self (Archive Footage)

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Last Dance

    - Episode V (2020) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode IV (2020) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode II (2020) ... Self actor actors
    2020
  • Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992

    Himself (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Kareem: Minority of One

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Kobe Bryant's Muse

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    - Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre (2021) ... Self actor actors
    2015
  • Empire

    - Bloody Noses and Crack'd Crowns (2018) ... Earvin 'Magic' Johnson actor actors
    2015
  • Bad Boys

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • black-ish

    - Hoop Dreams (2022) ... Magic Johnson actor actors
    2014
  • Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • NB90s

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Doctor

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Dream Team

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Announcement

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • NB80s

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Conan

    - The Falcon CAN Hear the Falconer, Thanks to Miracle Ear! (2011) ... Self actor actors
    2010
  • Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Do You Believe in Magic?

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Are We Done Yet?

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Low Cut Connie, Maiya Sykes, guest host Anthony Anderson (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Sarah Pidgeon (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Earvin "Magic" Johnson; Joshua Jackson; Myles Smith (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Thu, Jun 06, 2024 (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Mon, Nov 06, 2023 (2023) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2003
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    - Magic Johnson, Catherine & India Oxenberg, 24kGoldn (2020) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Punk'd

    - Freddy Rodriguez, Molly Sims, Magic Johnson (2007) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Ultimate Jordan

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Hard Knocks

    - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #2 (2008) ... actor actors
    2001
  • Malcolm in the Middle

    - Company Picnic (2) (2002) ... Ringer Hockey Player actor actors

    - Company Picnic (1) (2002) ... Ringer Hockey Player actor actors
    2000
  • Michael Jordan: His Airness

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • WNBA: The Birth of a League

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Amber Ruffin, Magic Johnson (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1997
  • Michael Jordan: Above & Beyond

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Below the Rim

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

    Servant (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • NBA Dream Team

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Michael Jordan: Air Time

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Marathon

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - Magic Johnson, Tom Green, Jim Gaffigan (2003) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Malcolm X

    Self (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

    Self - Host

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship Season

    Himself (Archive Footage)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Barcelona '92 Olympic Games Inauguration Ceremony

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Remember the Time

    Herald (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Michael Jackson: Remember The Time

    Herald (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    - Evangeline Lilly, Magic Johnson, Diana Krall (2006) ... Self actor actors
    1992
  • Voices That Care

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Magic Johnson: Always Showtime

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Earth Day Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness

    Self - Los Angeles Lakers

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Simpsons

    - Homer Defined (1991) ... Magic Johnson (voice) actor actors
    1989
  • Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • She's Having a Baby

    Magic Johnson (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Uptown Comedy Express

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Superstars and their Moms

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Los Angeles Lakers 1982 NBA Champions - Something to Prove

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • 1980 NBA Champions - L.A. Lakers - That Magic Season

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game

    Michigan State Player

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 67 (1992) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 29 (1990) ... Self actor actors
    1962

• production (5 credits)

  • Obsessed

    executive producer

    production
    2009
  • Dead Tone

    executive producer

    production
    2007
  • Destiny's Child

    producer

    production
    2003
  • Brown Sugar

    executive producer

    production
    2002
  • Passing Glory

    executive producer

    production
    1999