Magic Johnson
Known for Acting · 83 credits
- Born
- 1959-08-14 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Lansing, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- Earvin Johnson · Earvin "Magic" Johnson · Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.
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
TV Shows (38)
The Simpsons
1989
as Magic Johnson (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Ringer Hockey Player
The View
1997
as Self - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self / Self - Guest
Empire
2015
as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Arli$$
1996
as Magic Johnson
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
black-ish
2014
as Magic Johnson
Punk'd
2003
as Self
Basketball: A Love Story
2018
as Self
The Parkers
1999
Steve
2017
as Self
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
as Self - Guest
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
2021
as Magic Johnson
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
1989
The Arsenio Hall Show
2013
as Self
The Last Dance
2020
as Self
The Chris Rock Show
1997
Hard Knocks
2001
Deal or No Deal
2005
as Self
The Magic Hour
1998
as Self - Host
De pé a pá
1996
as Self
Bill Russell: Legend
2023
as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Shut Up and Dribble
2018
as Self (archive footage)
They Call Me Magic
2022
as Self
Inside Schwartz
2001
as Magic Johnson
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
2022
as Self
OBJECTified
2017
as Self
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
2022
as Self
It's the Shoes
2005
as Self
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
2004
as Self
The 1991 NBA Finals
1991
Movies (45)
Jerry West: The Logo
2026
as Self
Are We Done Yet?
2007
as Self
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
as Self - Host
The Earth Day Special
1990
as Self
She's Having a Baby
1988
as Magic Johnson (uncredited)
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
2010
as Self
Kareem: Minority of One
2015
as Self
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
1993
as Servant (uncredited)
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988
as Self
Voices That Care
1991
as Self
The Redeem Team
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Kobe Bryant's Muse
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Commitment to Life
2023
as Self (archive)
NB90s
2013
The Iceman
2023
as Self
Michael Jordan: His Airness
1999
as Self
NB80s
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond
1996
as Self
Bad Boys
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Uptown Comedy Express
1987
We Beat the Dream Team
2025
as Self
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan: Air Time
1993
as Self
The Dream Team
2012
as Self
Superstars and their Moms
1987
as Self
Dickie V
2022
as Self
Ultimate Jordan
2001
as Self
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation
2009
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
2017
as Himself (archive footage)
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
2007
as Himself
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Doctor
2013
as Self (archive footage)
The Announcement
2012
as Self
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
1989
as Self - Los Angeles Lakers
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021
NBA Dream Team
1993
as Self
Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game
1979
as Michigan State Player
Utah in the ’70s
2026
as Himself (archival footage)
Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story
2013
as Self
Below the Rim
1995
Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
1987
as Himself
Do You Believe in Magic?
2008
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
2023
as Self
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
2006
as Self
Magic Johnson: Always Showtime
1991
as Himself
About Magic Johnson
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… With 83 credits spanning from 1962 to 2026, Magic Johnson has appeared in 45 films and 38 TV shows.
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Most Popular Magic Johnson Movies
- Jerry West: The Logo (2026) — as Self
- Are We Done Yet? (2007) — as Self
- Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You (1992) — as Self - Host
- The Earth Day Special (1990) — as Self
- She's Having a Baby (1988) — as Magic Johnson (uncredited)
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