Magic Johnson
Born
14 August 1959 (66)
Place of Birth
Lansing, Michigan, USA
Also known as
Earvin Johnson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson
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 befor...
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.
Filmography (40)
Jerry West: The Logo
2026
Utah in the ’70s
2026
We Beat the Dream Team
2025
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
2023
The Iceman
2023
The Redeem Team
2022
Dickie V
2022
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
2017
Kareem: Minority of One
2015
Kobe Bryant's Muse
2015
Bad Boys
2014
Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story
2013
NB90s
2013
The Doctor
2013
The Dream Team
2012
The Announcement
2012
NB80s
2011
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
2010
Do You Believe in Magic?
2008
Are We Done Yet?
2007
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
2007
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
2006
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
Ultimate Jordan
2001
Michael Jordan: His Airness
1999
Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond
1996
Below the Rim
1995
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
1993
NBA Dream Team
1993
Michael Jordan: Air Time
1993
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
Remember the Time
1992
Voices That Care
1991
Magic Johnson: Always Showtime
1991
The Earth Day Special
1990
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
1990
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
1989
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988
She's Having a Baby
1988