Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1947-04-17 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA 57 Credits

Biography

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.; April 17, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA coach Pat Riley and players Isiah Thomas and Julius Erving have called him the greatest basketball player of all time. Abdul-Jabbar has also been an actor, a basketball coach, a best-selling author, and a martial artist, having trained in Jeet Kune Do ...

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The Final Game of Death

The Final Game of Death

2023

as Fifth Floor Fighter (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

A brand new three-hour video essay by Arrow Films that incorporates a new 2K restoration of all two hours of Bruce Lee’s original dailies for Game of ...

The Iceman

The Iceman

2023

as Self

Acting

George Gervin was a scoring machine for basketball's San Antonio Spurs in the early 1980s. Plucked out of obscurity by an astute agent, Gervin was ove...

Stand

Stand

2023

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overc...

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

2022

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

7.0
Acting

World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of frien...

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War

2022

as Self - Narrator (voice)

7.0
Acting

This one-hour documentary takes viewers through an evolution of African American involvement over the course of the Civil War through the stories of s...

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War

2022

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

This one-hour documentary takes viewers through an evolution of African American involvement over the course of the Civil War through the stories of s...

Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America

2021

as Self

Acting

“Looks at the impact key movements throughout U.S. history have had in shaping our society, laws and culture. From the labor movement of the 1880s, wo...

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

2021

as Self

6.8
Acting

This documentary chronicles renaissance man Gordon Parks’ stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development p...

John Bronco

John Bronco

2020

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6.1
Acting

The unbelievable story of the rise, fall and ultimate redemption of the legendary pitchman for the Ford Bronco.

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution

2020

as Self - Narrator (voice)

8.0
Acting

A documentary chronicling the role of Black heroism in America's Revolutionary War.

Be Water

Be Water

2020

as Self - Student / Friend

6.8
Acting

In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his strug...

Game of Death Redux

Game of Death Redux

2019

as Mantis, the 5th Floor Guardian

6.4
Acting

An edit of Game of Death using unreleased footage. Hai Tien, a retired martial artist, is confronted by a underground Korean gang to retrieve an item ...

1968

1968

2018

as Self

Acting

At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of...

O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America

2016

as Self (archive footage)

8.4
Acting

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fracture...

Kareem: Minority of One

Kareem: Minority of One

2015

as Self

7.2
Acting

This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the cou...

Kobe Bryant's Muse

Kobe Bryant's Muse

2015

as Self (archive footage)

7.8
Acting

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped s...

Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story

Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story

2013

as Himself

Acting

Roger Brown, a 1950s New York City schoolboy legend, robbed of his prime playing years at age 19 by a baseless NBA blacklist, led the Indiana Pacers o...

On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011

as Self - Narrator

6.3
Acting

The story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of.

On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011

Writer

6.3
Writing

The story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of.

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

2010

as Self

5.9
Acting

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? ...

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

2009

as Self

8.0
Acting

More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, ...

Kobe Doin' Work

Kobe Doin' Work

2009

as Self

6.5
Acting

A documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day of the 2008 NBA playoffs.

The Black List: Volume One

The Black List: Volume One

2008

as Himself

6.5
Acting

As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of in...

I Tried

I Tried

2007

as Sin

7.4
Acting

What if Bone Thugs N harmony never got to audition for Eazy E. What would their outcome have been. This gritty, real tale tells the story of Krayzie, ...

Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory

2007

as Himself

Acting

Led by Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, relive the return to glory as the Los Angeles Lakers take on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics ...

Weapons

Weapons

2007

as P.J.

4.6
Acting

Weapons presents a series of brutal, seemingly random youth-related killings over the course of a weekend in a typical small town in America, and trag...

Whitepaddy

Whitepaddy

2006

as Hank

5.0
Acting

During changing times a White family find themsleves falling in-love with their Black next door neighbors.

The Unbeatable Bruce Lee

The Unbeatable Bruce Lee

2001

as Self (archive footage)

8.4
Acting

A look at the life of superstar Bruce Lee.

Bruce Lee in G.O.D.

Bruce Lee in G.O.D.

2000

as Himself / Hakim

2.7
Acting

Bruce Lee in G.O.D. is a "docudrama" about the filming of Game of Death. The first 40 minutes of the film is a dramitisation of events before Lee drop...

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

2000

as Self

7.3
Acting

Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behin...

The GREATEST : Bruce Lee

The GREATEST : Bruce Lee

1998

as Comentador

7.7
Acting
BASEketball

BASEketball

1998

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6.1
Acting

Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game combining basketball with the rules of baseball. When the game becomes a huge success, th...

Jackie Chan: My Story

Jackie Chan: My Story

1998

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to per...

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

1996

as Self

7.1
Acting

A dramatization of the life of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (Don Cheadle), with a lot of factual based occurrences. A reformed junkie returns from prison...

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

1996

as Self

10.0
Acting

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, ...

Bully Smart for Kids

Bully Smart for Kids

1995

as Self

Acting

In this video, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar educates the youth of America about how to deal with bullies.

Slam Dunk Ernest

Slam Dunk Ernest

1995

as Archangel

4.3
Acting

Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.

Forget Paris

Forget Paris

1995

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6.3
Acting

Mickey Gordon is a basketball referee who travels to France to bury his father. Ellen Andrews is an American living in Paris who works for the airline...

A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For

1995

as Self

Acting

TV special worth watching if only for the incongruous interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Ditka, a...

D2: The Mighty Ducks

D2: The Mighty Ducks

1994

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6.2
Acting

After Gordon Bombay's hockey comeback is cut short he is named coach of Team USA Hockey for the Junior Goodwill Games. Bombay reunites the Mighty Duck...

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

1994

as Self

6.1
Acting

A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the T...

The Vernon Johns Story

The Vernon Johns Story

1994

Producer

8.5
Producing

In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incensed at the racial injustice t...

The Curse of the Dragon

The Curse of the Dragon

1993

as Self

7.2
Acting

A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his m...

Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling

Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling

1991

as Self

Acting

Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling

All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers

All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers

1990

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

An American direct-to-video film that features highlights and bloopers from the NBA from its beginning to the film's release in 1989. The film is host...

The Best of the Martial Arts Films

The Best of the Martial Arts Films

1990

as Self (archive footage)

8.7
Acting

The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-...

Hoodwinked

Hoodwinked

1989

as Man at Sal's House

6.3
Acting

Burnt-out private dick Jacob Aloysius Spanner teams up with his brother to help an old adversary track down his one remaining loved one, his kidnapped...

Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness

Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness

1989

as Los Angeles Lakers

Acting

The 1989 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1988–89 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, and the conclusion of the 1989 NBA Playoff...

Troop Beverly Hills

Troop Beverly Hills

1989

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

5.7
Acting

A Beverly Hills housewife in the middle of a divorce tries to find focus in her life by taking over her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop.

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

1987

as Himself

Acting

The video takes you threw the Lakers run to the 1987 NBA Finals! This video includes Lakers summary threw the regular season. All-Star weekend. Playof...

Ask Max

Ask Max

1986

as Himself

6.0
Acting

A 12-year-old genius, poor Max is a washout socially. To impress his girlfriend, he sells the design of his latest invention-a jumping bike-to a major...

All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular

1985

as Self

Acting

A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup are sho...

Fletch

Fletch

1985

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6.7
Acting

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy bu...

Airplane!

Airplane!

1980

as Roger Murdock

7.3
Acting

An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

1979

as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

5.6
Acting

The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winne...

Game of Death

Game of Death

1978

as Hakim

6.4
Acting

A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.

The Game of Death

The Game of Death

1974

as Hakim / Mantis

5.0
Acting

A Karate champion and his manager are invited to participate in a martial arts tournament held in an island ended up fighting for their lives while re...