Portrait of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Bio: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. ) is an American former professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers
Born: Thu, Apr 17 1947
Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of The Final Game of Death
The Final Game of Death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
76 in The Final Game of Death
as 'Fifth Floor Fighter (Archival footage)'.
Mon, Jul 17 2023
Poster of The Iceman
The Iceman
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75 in The Iceman
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 14 2023
Poster of Stand
Stand
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75 in Stand
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 03 2023
Poster of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75 in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Sat, Nov 12 2022
Poster of Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
74 in Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Feb 21 2022
Poster of A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
74 in A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of John Bronco
John Bronco
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
73 in John Bronco
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
72 in Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 19 2020
Poster of Be Water
Be Water
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
72 in Be Water
as 'Self - Student / Friend'.
Sat, Jan 25 2020
Poster of Game of Death Redux
Game of Death Redux
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
72 in Game of Death Redux
as 'Mantis, the 5th Floor Guardian'.
Sat, Jul 20 2019
Poster of 1968
1968
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
70 in 1968
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 25 2018
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
69 in O.J.: Made in America
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Kareem: Minority of One
Kareem: Minority of One
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
68 in Kareem: Minority of One
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 03 2015
Poster of Kobe Bryant's Muse
Kobe Bryant's Muse
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
67 in Kobe Bryant's Muse
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 28 2015
Poster of On the Shoulders of Giants
On the Shoulders of Giants
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
63 in On the Shoulders of Giants
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Fri, Feb 11 2011
Poster of The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
63 in The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 30 2010
Poster of How Bruce Lee Changed the World
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
62 in How Bruce Lee Changed the World
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 17 2009
Poster of Kobe Doin' Work
Kobe Doin' Work
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
62 in Kobe Doin' Work
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 16 2009
Poster of Yes We Can
Yes We Can
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
60 in Yes We Can
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 02 2008
Poster of The Black List: Volume One
The Black List: Volume One
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
60 in The Black List: Volume One
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 22 2008
Poster of I Tried
I Tried
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
60 in I Tried
as 'Sin'.
Sat, Oct 27 2007
Poster of Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
59 in Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 27 2007
Poster of Weapons
Weapons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
59 in Weapons
as 'P.J.'.
Fri, Jan 19 2007
Poster of Whitepaddy
Whitepaddy
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
58 in Whitepaddy
as 'Hank'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
53 in Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
as 'Himself / Hakim'.
Sat, Nov 25 2000
Poster of Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
53 in Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 22 2000
Poster of The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
51 in The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
as 'Comentador'.
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of BASEketball
BASEketball
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
51 in BASEketball
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Tue, Jul 28 1998
Poster of Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
50 in Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
49 in Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
as 'himself'.
Sat, Nov 23 1996
Poster of The Journey of the African-American Athlete
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
48 in The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 12 1996
Poster of Bully Smart for Kids
Bully Smart for Kids
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
48 in Bully Smart for Kids
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 11 1995
Poster of Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
48 in Slam Dunk Ernest
as 'Archangel'.
Tue, Jun 20 1995
Poster of Forget Paris
Forget Paris
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
48 in Forget Paris
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Fri, May 19 1995
Poster of A Night to Die For
A Night to Die For
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
48 in A Night to Die For
as 'Himself'.
Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of D2: The Mighty Ducks
D2: The Mighty Ducks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
46 in D2: The Mighty Ducks
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
46 in Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 18 1994
Poster of The Curse of the Dragon
The Curse of the Dragon
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
46 in The Curse of the Dragon
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 30 1993
Poster of The Best of the Martial Arts Films
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
42 in The Best of the Martial Arts Films
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
42 in All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Hoodwinked
Hoodwinked
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
42 in Hoodwinked
as 'Man at Sal's House'.
Wed, Nov 15 1989
Poster of Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
42 in Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
as 'Los Angeles Lakers'.
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of Troop Beverly Hills
Troop Beverly Hills
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
41 in Troop Beverly Hills
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Wed, Mar 22 1989
Poster of Ask Max
Ask Max
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
39 in Ask Max
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
38 in Fletch
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Airplane!
Airplane!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
33 in Airplane!
as 'Roger Murdock'.
Wed, Jul 02 1980
Poster of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
32 in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 06 1979
Poster of Game of Death
Game of Death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
30 in Game of Death
as 'Hakim'.
Thu, Mar 23 1978
Poster of The Game of Death
The Game of Death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
27 in The Game of Death
as 'Hakim / Mantis'.
Mon, Aug 05 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Los Anillos de Pau
Los Anillos de Pau
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
76+ in Los Anillos de Pau
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 2024
Poster of Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell: Legend
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75+ in Bill Russell: Legend
as 'Self - Basketball Hall of Fame'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75+ in Night Court
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75+ in Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 15 2022
Poster of They Call Me Magic
They Call Me Magic
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
75+ in They Call Me Magic
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
74+ in Muhammad Ali
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2021
Poster of Dear...
Dear...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
73+ in Dear...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2020
Poster of DAVE
DAVE
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
72+ in DAVE
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2020
Poster of Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
71+ in Shut Up and Dribble
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018
Poster of Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
71+ in Basketball: A Love Story
as 'Self (archive footage), Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018
Poster of The Jim Jefferies Show
The Jim Jefferies Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
70+ in The Jim Jefferies Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 2017
Poster of Beat Shazam
Beat Shazam
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
70+ in Beat Shazam
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
69+ in To Tell the Truth
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
69+ in O.J.: Made in America
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2016
Poster of Billions
Billions
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
68+ in Billions
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 17 2016
Poster of Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
68+ in Celebrity Family Feud
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Poster of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
68+ in StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
66+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
66+ in The Arsenio Hall Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of Good Mythical Morning
Good Mythical Morning
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
64+ in Good Mythical Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2012
Poster of New Girl
New Girl
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
64+ in New Girl
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
62+ in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 01 2009
Poster of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
60+ in The Big Bang Theory
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Identity
Identity
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
59+ in Identity
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 18 2006
Poster of The Loop
The Loop
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
58+ in The Loop
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 15 2006
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
58+ in The Colbert Report
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
58+ in Dancing with the Stars
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
56+ in The Celebrity Apprentice
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
55+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
55+ in Half & Half
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
54+ in Scrubs
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
49+ in Everybody Loves Raymond
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
49+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Boston Common
Boston Common
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
48+ in Boston Common
as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 1996
Poster of The Stand
The Stand
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
47+ in The Stand
as 'The Monster, Monster Shouter'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
46+ in The Critic
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
46+ in Saved by the Bell: The New Class
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of Matrix
Matrix
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
45+ in Matrix
as ', Blind Man'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of Martin
Martin
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
45+ in Martin
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Good Sports
Good Sports
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
43+ in Good Sports
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
43+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
42+ in The Simpsons
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
40+ in Bustin' Loose
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Full House
Full House
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
40+ in Full House
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
39+ in 21 Jump Street
as 'Wesley Williams'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Amen
Amen
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
39+ in Amen
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Stingray
Stingray
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
38+ in Stingray
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
37+ in Tales from the Darkside
as 'The Djinn, Jan Bin Jan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
31+ in Diff'rent Strokes
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of Man from Atlantis
Man from Atlantis
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
30+ in Man from Atlantis
as 'Thark'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1977
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
24+ in Emergency!
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
20+ in Mannix
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
15+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was
5+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953