Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Acting
Born: Apr 17, 1947
From: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. (born April 16, 1947) in New York City, grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Harlem in a family of Trinidadian descent, raised in the Catholic tradition and imbued with values such as honor and dignity. An only child, he was quickly marked by his exceptional height: from elementary school onward, he played with the tallest kids, and at fourteen, already over two meters (6'7"), he was able to dunk. His adolescence was punctuated by episodes of social confrontation and learning the art of street basketball, which forged his competitive spirit. Abdul-Jabbar distinguished himself early on at Power Memorial Academy, where he set records for points and rebounds, leading his team to 71 consecutive victories and three New York State high school championships. This period is unanimously recognized as one of the greatest high school basketball careers in history. In 1965, he entered UCLA under the tutelage of John Wooden and dominated the sport, winning three consecutive NCAA titles from 1967 to 1969 and being named the tournament MVP each time. His impact on the game was so significant that the NCAA temporarily banned the dunk during his time there. In 1969, Abdul-Jabbar …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iceman | Self | 2023 | — |
| Stand | Self (archive footage) | 2023 | 3.3 |
| Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War | Self - Narrator (voice) | 2022 | 7.0 |
| Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 2022 | 7.031 |
| O.J.: Made in America | Self (archive footage) | 2016 | 8.403 |
| Kareem: Minority of One | Self | 2015 | 7.2 |
| The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear | Self | 2010 | 5.9 |
| How Bruce Lee Changed the World | Self | 2009 | 8.0 |
| I Tried | Sin | 2007 | 7.4 |
| Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory | Himself | 2007 | — |
| Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey | Self | 2000 | 7.327 |
| Bruce Lee in G.O.D. | Himself / Hakim | 2000 | 4.5 |
| The GREATEST : Bruce Lee | Comentador | 1998 | 7.7 |
| BASEketball | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1998 | 6.117 |
| Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault | Self | 1996 | 7.161 |
| Bully Smart for Kids | Self | 1995 | — |
| Forget Paris | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1995 | 6.317 |
| A Night to Die For | Self | 1995 | 7.0 |
| Slam Dunk Ernest | Archangel | 1995 | 4.3 |
| Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon | Self | 1994 | 6.5 |
| D2: The Mighty Ducks | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1994 | 6.211 |
| All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers | Self (archive footage) | 1990 | — |
| Hoodwinked | Man at Sal's House | 1989 | 6.333 |
| Troop Beverly Hills | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1989 | 5.723 |
| Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five | Himself | 1987 | — |
| Fletch | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1985 | 6.745 |
| Airplane! | Roger Murdock | 1980 | 7.306 |
| The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1979 | 5.679 |
| Game of Death | Hakim | 1978 | 6.397 |
| The Game of Death | Hakim / Mantis | 1974 | 5.0 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1947 |
| From | Harlem, New York … |