Magic Johnson
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Simpsons
Magic Johnson (voice)
1989
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015
Series
Conan
Self
2010
Series
The View
Self - Guest
1997
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
Malcolm in the Middle
Ringer Hockey Player
2000
Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self
1992
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
black-ish
Magic Johnson
2014
Series
Empire
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
2015
Series
Steve
Self
2017
Series
Arli$$
Magic Johnson
1996
Series
Punk'd
Self
2003
Series
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Parkers
1999
Series
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
1989
Series
Basketball: A Love Story
Self
2018
Series
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
Magic Johnson
2021
Series
The Arsenio Hall Show
Self
2013
Series
Hard Knocks
2001
Series
Deal or No Deal
Self
2005
Series
The Chris Rock Show
1997
Series
De pé a pá
Self
1996
Series
The Last Dance
Self
2020
Series
Inside Schwartz
Magic Johnson
2001
Series
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Self
2022
Series
They Call Me Magic
Self
2022
Film
Malcolm X
Self (uncredited)
1992
Film
Are We Done Yet?
Self
2007
Series
The Magic Hour
Self - Host
1998
Series
Bill Russell: Legend
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
2023
Series
OBJECTified
Self
2017
Series
A Football Life
Self
2011
Series
Shut Up and Dribble
Self (archive footage)
2018
Series
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
Self
2004
Series
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
Self
2022
Film
She's Having a Baby
Magic Johnson (uncredited)
1988
Series
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
Self
2017
Film
Jerry West: The Logo
Self
2026
Film
Marathon
Self
1993
It's the Shoes
Self
2005
Film
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Servant (uncredited)
1993
Film
Michael Jordan: His Airness
Self
1999
Film
Dickie V
Self
2022
Film
The Earth Day Special
Self
1990
Film
Michael Jordan: Above & Beyond
Self
1996
Film
WNBA: The Birth of a League
Self
1997
Film
Kobe Bryant's Muse
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
Utah in the ’70s
Himself (archival footage)
2026
Film
Barcelona '92 Olympic Games Inauguration Ceremony
Self
1992
Film
The Iceman
Self
2023
Do You Believe in Magic?
2008
Film
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Self
1988
Film
1980 NBA Champions - L.A. Lakers - That Magic Season
Himself
1980
Film
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Commitment to Life
Self (archive)
2023
Film
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
Self
2010
Film
Superstars and their Moms
Self
1987
Film
Michael Jackson's Remember the Time
Herald
1992
Film
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
Self - Host
1992
Film
We Beat the Dream Team
Self
2025
Film
Los Angeles Lakers 1982 NBA Champions - Something to Prove
Himself
1982
Film
Kareem: Minority of One
Self
2015
Film
Voices That Care
Self
1991
Film
The Redeem Team
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game
Michigan State Player
1979
Film
NB80s
Self (archive footage)
2011
Film
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
Self (Archive Footage)
2021
Film
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
Self
2023
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
Himself
2007
Film
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
Himself (archive footage)
2017
Film
Bad Boys
Self (archive footage)
2014
Film
The Dream Team
Self
2012
Film
Michael Jordan: Air Time
Self
1993
Film
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
Self (archive footage)
1990
Film
Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
Himself
1987
Film
Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship Season
Himself (Archive Footage)
1992
Film
Uptown Comedy Express
1987
Film
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
Self
2006
Film
NB90s
2013
Film
The Doctor
Self (archive footage)
2013
Film
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
Self - Los Angeles Lakers
1989
Film
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021
Film
Below the Rim
1995
Film
Ultimate Jordan
Self
2001
Film
The Announcement
Self
2012
Film
NBA Dream Team
Self
1993
Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story
Self
2013
Film
Magic Johnson: Always Showtime
Himself
1991