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 before retiring for the third and final time. Johnson played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association.

Known For

The Simpsons

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Conan

Malcolm in the Middle

Steve

The View

All Movies (47)

• Jerry West: The Logo2026 · as Self
• Utah in the ’70s2026 · as Himself (archival footage)
• We Beat the Dream Team2025 · as Self
• Iceman: A George Gervin Story2023 · as Self
• The Iceman2023 · as Self
• Commitment to Life2023 · as Self (archive)
• The Redeem Team2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Dickie V2022 · as Self
• Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft2021
• Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-19922017 · as Himself (archive footage)
• Kareem: Minority of One2015 · as Self
• Kobe Bryant's Muse2015 · as Self (archive footage)
• Bad Boys2014 · as Self (archive footage)
• Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story2013 · as Self
• NB90s2013
• The Doctor2013 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Dream Team2012 · as Self
• The Announcement2012 · as Self
• NB80s2011 · as Self (archive footage)
• Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals2010 · as Self
• Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation2009
• Do You Believe in Magic?2008
• Are We Done Yet?2007 · as Self
• Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory2007 · as Himself
• Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir2006 · as Self
• 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• Ultimate Jordan2001 · as Self
• Michael Jordan: His Airness1999 · as Self
• Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond1996 · as Self
• Below the Rim1995
• Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films1993 · as Servant (uncredited)
• NBA Dream Team1993 · as Self
• Michael Jordan: Air Time1993 · as Self
• Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You1992 · as Self - Host
• Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship Season1992 · as Himself (Archive Footage)
• Michael Jackson: Remember The Time1992 · as Herald (uncredited)
• Voices That Care1991 · as Self
• Magic Johnson: Always Showtime1991 · as Himself
• The Earth Day Special1990 · as Self
• All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers1990 · as Self (archive footage)
• Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness1989 · as Self - Los Angeles Lakers
• Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special1988 · as Self
• She's Having a Baby1988 · as Magic Johnson (uncredited)
• Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five1987 · as Himself
• Uptown Comedy Express1987
• Superstars and their Moms1987 · as Self
• Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game1979 · as Michigan State Player

All TV Shows (38)

• Bill Russell: Legend2023 · as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
• The Jennifer Hudson Show2022 · as Self - Guest
• Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers2022 · as Self
• They Call Me Magic2022 · as Self
• Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure2022 · as Self
• Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.2021 · as Magic Johnson
• The Last Dance2020 · as Self
• Shut Up and Dribble2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• Basketball: A Love Story2018 · as Self
• OBJECTified2017 · as Self
• Steve2017 · as Self
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · as Self
• Empire2015 · as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
• black-ish2014 · as Magic Johnson
• The Arsenio Hall Show2013 · as Self
• Conan2010 · as Self
• The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien2009 · as Self - Guest
• Deal or No Deal2005 · as Self
• It's the Shoes2005 · as Self
• The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 20022004 · as Self
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Punk'd2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Guest
• Inside Schwartz2001 · as Magic Johnson
• Hard Knocks2001
• Malcolm in the Middle2000 · as Ringer Hockey Player
• The Parkers1999
• The Magic Hour1998 · as Self - Host
• The View1997 · as Self - Guest
• The Chris Rock Show1997
• Arli$$1996 · as Magic Johnson
• De pé a pá1996 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992 · as Self
• The Simpsons1989 · as Magic Johnson (voice)
• The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!1989
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self