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.
Filmography
Jerry West: The Logo
2026
as Self
Utah in the ’70s
2026
as Himself (archival footage)
We Beat the Dream Team
2025
as Self
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
2023
as Self
The Iceman
2023
as Self
Commitment to Life
2023
as Self (archive)
The Redeem Team
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Dickie V
2022
as Self
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
2021
as Self (Archive Footage)
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
2017
as Himself (archive footage)
Kareem: Minority of One
2015
as Self
Kobe Bryant's Muse
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Bad Boys
2014
as Self (archive footage)
- No poster
Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story
2013
as Self
NB90s
2013
The Doctor
2013
as Self (archive footage)
The Dream Team
2012
as Self
The Announcement
2012
as Self
NB80s
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
2010
as Self
- No poster
Do You Believe in Magic?
2008
Are We Done Yet?
2007
as Self
- No poster
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
2007
as Himself