Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King

1943-11-22 Long Beach, California, USA 36 Credits

Biography

Billie Jean King is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles.

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Sally

Sally

2025

as Self

8.1
Acting

Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unvei...

See Her Be Her

See Her Be Her

2024

Executive Producer

10.0
Producing

The story of women's baseball around the world follows the lives of seven star players at the pinnacle of their game who are forging a path forward fo...

Duels of History

Duels of History

2024

Acting

From Lucrezia Borgia to Malinche to Marie Curie: Women’s contributions have often been downplayed or misrepresented in the history books. Duels of His...

Nasty

Nasty

2024

as Self - Winner of 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles

7.6
Acting

1972 was a turning point in Ilie Nastase's career: he won his first US Open, while also reaching both Wimbledon and Davis Cup finals. Moving back and ...

Groundbreakers

Groundbreakers

2023

Acting

Celebrate 50 years of female excellence in sports through the eyes of athletes who changed the system. Hosted by tennis legend and activist Billie Jea...

Groundbreakers

Groundbreakers

2023

Executive Producer

Producing

Celebrate 50 years of female excellence in sports through the eyes of athletes who changed the system. Hosted by tennis legend and activist Billie Jea...

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and ...

McEnroe

McEnroe

2022

as Self

6.0
Acting

Legendary "bad boy of tennis" John McEnroe finally tells his side of his storied career and famously hot-tempered performances on the court in this en...

On the Line: The Richard Williams Story

On the Line: The Richard Williams Story

2022

as Self

8.0
Acting

Told in his own words using interviews spanning from the 1980s through now, father and tennis coach Richard Williams retraces his family's journey fro...

Title IX: 37 Words that Changed America

Title IX: 37 Words that Changed America

2022

as Self

Acting

Candace Parker takes a personal look at the past, present and future of Title IX and the drive for equality in sports.

Citizen Ashe

Citizen Ashe

2021

as Herself

4.8
Acting

Follows the life and career of Arthur Ashe.

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021

as Self - Tennis Champion / Activist

6.9
Acting

A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on...

Unraveling Athena

Unraveling Athena

2020

Acting

Exploring the interweaving lives and narrative of female tennis royalty as told through the words of the players themselves, Unraveling Athena provide...

Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon

Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon

2017

as Self

Acting

As the BBC celebrates 90 years of covering Wimbledon, Sue Barker travels the globe to meet some of the legends who have graced the famous grass courts...

TOMBOY

TOMBOY

2017

as Herself

Acting

TOMBOY explores the obstacles that young girls encounter on the recreational stage, the stereotypes, language issues and cultural disparities that fol...

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

2017

as Self

8.0
Acting

Elton John on his extraordinary career and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

Out to Win

2015

as Herself

1.0
Acting

Out to Win is a documentary film that serves as an overview and examination of lives and careers of aspiring and professional gay and lesbian athletes...

Althea

Althea

2014

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

Althea Gibson’s life and achievements transcend sports. A truant from the rough streets of Harlem, Althea emerged as a most unlikely queen of the high...

Wimbledon The Official Film 2013

Wimbledon The Official Film 2013

2013

as Self

10.0
Acting

Wimbledon 2013 is the definitive story of the 127th Championships. In the Gentlemen's Singles, Andy Murray once again carried the hopes of the home na...

Venus VS.

Venus VS.

2013

as Herself

4.0
Acting

We know about the swing. We know about the swagger. But what most Americans don't know about Venus Williams is how she changed the course of her sport...

The Battle of the Sexes

The Battle of the Sexes

2013

as Self

6.5
Acting

Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in 1973 a...

The Battle of the Sexes

The Battle of the Sexes

2013

Executive Producer

6.5
Producing

Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in 1973 a...

Wimbledon - Official film 2012

Wimbledon - Official film 2012

2012

as Self

Acting
Wimbledon 2011 Official Film

Wimbledon 2011 Official Film

2011

as Self

10.0
Acting

Wimbledon 2011 is the definitive story of the 125th Championships. In the Men's Singles, the world number one Rafael Nadal returned to SW19 to defend ...

Wimbledon 2010 Official Film

Wimbledon 2010 Official Film

2010

as Self

5.5
Acting

Wimbledon 2010: The Grandest of Slams. This is the definitive story of the 124th Championships. In the Men's Singles, the world number one Rafael Nada...

Wimbledon Official Film 2009

Wimbledon Official Film 2009

2009

as Self

10.0
Acting

Wimbledon 2009 is the definitive story of the 123rd Championships. In the Men's Singles, the defending champion Rafael Nadal dramatically withdrew bec...

Wisdom

Wisdom

2008

6.0
Acting

Inspired by the idea that the greatest gift one generation can give to another is the wisdom it has gained from experience, 'Wisdom' seeks to create a...

Wimbledon 2008 Official Film

Wimbledon 2008 Official Film

2008

as Self

5.5
Acting

Featuring all the highlights from Wimbledon 2008. In the Men's Singles Roger Federer was attempting to become the first man in the modern era to win ...

Wimbledon - Official film 2007

2008

as Self

Acting

Dare To Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team

2007

as Self

Acting

Documentary chronicling the rise of U.S. women's soccer. Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, and other players of note are profiled.

Wimbledon 2006 Official Film

2006

as Self

Acting

British actor Sam Hazeldine narrates this official recap of the 2006 Wimbledon Championships, a year that saw No. 1 seeds Roger Federer of Switzerland...

Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer

Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer

2006

as Herself

6.0
Acting

A profile of the remarkable life and career of tennis legend Billie Jean King, both on and off the court.

Where the Girls Are

Where the Girls Are

2003

as Self

Acting

It's the annual Dinah Shore weekend, and thousands of lesbians are in Palm Springs. The women are sexy, the parties are wild, but what do the locals t...

The Record Breakers

The Record Breakers

1991

as Self

Acting

Welcome to a hard driving video about the biggest winners of all, the athletes and teams who broken records in their sports.

Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King: Tennis Battle of the Sexes

Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King: Tennis Battle of the Sexes

1973

5.0
Acting

In the national limelight Bobby Riggs taunted all female tennis players, prompting Billie Jean King to accept a lucrative financial offer to play Rigg...

Off Your Duff

Off Your Duff

N/A

as Self

Acting

Spend a half-hour with fitness enthusiasts Tom Brokaw, Senator Ted Kennedy and others who will encourage, cajole, and even challenge you to get up and...