Magic Johnson
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
ActingBirthday
August 14, 1959Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
44Place of birth
Lansing, Michigan, USAAlso known as
Earvin Johnson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.Cast credits
Ultimate Jordan
HimselfMagic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
SelfThe Announcement
HimselfThe Dream Team
SelfLos Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
HimselfMagic Johnson: Always Showtime
HimselfThe Doctor
Self (archive footage)NBA Dream Team
SelfMichael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Servant ["Remember The Time"]Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
Self - HostPee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
SelfKareem: Minority of One
SelfCeltics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
Are We Done Yet?
SelfLet It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
Himself (archive footage)She's Having a Baby
Magic Johnson (uncredited)Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond
SelfKobe Bryant's Muse
Self (archive footage)Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
Los Angeles LakersFloyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
Himself