Movies (Acting Roles)

Game of Silence
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 77 in Game of Silence as 'Fifth Floor Fighter'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2024

The Final Game of Death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 76 in The Final Game of Death as 'Fifth Floor Fighter (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 2023

The Iceman
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 75 in The Iceman as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 2023

Stand
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 75 in Stand as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2023

John Bronco
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 73 in John Bronco as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2020

Be Water
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 72 in Be Water as 'Self - Student / Friend'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 2020

Game of Death Redux
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 72 in Game of Death Redux as 'Mantis, the 5th Floor Guardian'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 2019

1968
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 70 in 1968 as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 2018

O.J.: Made in America
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 69 in O.J.: Made in America as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016

Kareem: Minority of One
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 68 in Kareem: Minority of One as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 2015

Kobe Bryant's Muse
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 67 in Kobe Bryant's Muse as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 2015

On the Shoulders of Giants
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 63 in On the Shoulders of Giants as 'Self - Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2011

Kobe Doin' Work
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 62 in Kobe Doin' Work as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2009

I Tried
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 60 in I Tried as 'Sin'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 2007

Weapons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 59 in Weapons as 'P.J.'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2007

Whitepaddy
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 58 in Whitepaddy as 'Hank'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 53 in Bruce Lee in G.O.D. as 'Himself / Hakim'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 2000

The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 51 in The GREATEST : Bruce Lee as 'Comentador'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998

BASEketball
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 51 in BASEketball as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1998

Jackie Chan: My Story
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 51 in Jackie Chan: My Story as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1998

Bully Smart for Kids
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 48 in Bully Smart for Kids as 'Self'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 1995

Slam Dunk Ernest
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 48 in Slam Dunk Ernest as 'Archangel'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1995

Forget Paris
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 48 in Forget Paris as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1995

A Night to Die For
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 48 in A Night to Die For as 'Self'.Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1995

D2: The Mighty Ducks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 46 in D2: The Mighty Ducks as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1994

The Curse of the Dragon
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 46 in The Curse of the Dragon as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1993

Hoodwinked
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 42 in Hoodwinked as 'Man at Sal's House'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1989

Troop Beverly Hills
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 41 in Troop Beverly Hills as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1989

Ask Max
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 39 in Ask Max as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1986

Fletch
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 38 in Fletch as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985

Airplane!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 33 in Airplane! as 'Roger Murdock'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1980

Game of Death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 30 in Game of Death as 'Hakim'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1978

The Game of Death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 27 in The Game of Death as 'Hakim / Mantis'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1974
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Los Anillos de Pau
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 76+ in Los Anillos de Pau TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 2024

Bill Russell: Legend
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 75+ in Bill Russell: Legend as 'Self - Basketball Hall of Fame'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023

Night Court
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 75+ in Night Court TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 2023

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 75+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

They Call Me Magic
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 75+ in They Call Me Magic as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 22 2022

Muhammad Ali
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 74+ in Muhammad Ali as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2021

Dear...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 73+ in Dear... as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2020

DAVE
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 72+ in DAVE as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2020

Shut Up and Dribble
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 71+ in Shut Up and Dribble as 'Self (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018

Basketball: A Love Story
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 71+ in Basketball: A Love Story as 'Self (archive footage), Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018

The Jim Jefferies Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 70+ in The Jim Jefferies Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 2017

Beat Shazam
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 70+ in Beat Shazam as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 25 2017

To Tell the Truth
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 69+ in To Tell the Truth as 'Self - Panelist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016

O.J.: Made in America
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 69+ in O.J.: Made in America as 'Self (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2016

Billions
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 68+ in Billions as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 17 2016

Celebrity Family Feud
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 68+ in Celebrity Family Feud as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015

Fresh Off the Boat
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 67+ in Fresh Off the Boat as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 2015

The Crazy Ones
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 66+ in The Crazy Ones as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2013

The Arsenio Hall Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 66+ in The Arsenio Hall Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013

Guys with Kids
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 65+ in Guys with Kids as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 12 2012

Good Mythical Morning
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 64+ in Good Mythical Morning as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2012

New Girl
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 64+ in New Girl as 'Himself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011

The Big Bang Theory
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 60+ in The Big Bang Theory as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007

Identity
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 59+ in Identity TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 18 2006

The Loop
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 58+ in The Loop TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 15 2006

The Colbert Report
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 58+ in The Colbert Report as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005

Dancing with the Stars
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 58+ in Dancing with the Stars as 'Self - Contestant'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005

The Celebrity Apprentice
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 56+ in The Celebrity Apprentice TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2004

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 55+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

Scrubs
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 54+ in Scrubs as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001

Everybody Loves Raymond
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 49+ in Everybody Loves Raymond as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1996

The Daily Show
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 49+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Boston Common
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 48+ in Boston Common as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 1996

The Stand
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 47+ in The Stand as 'The Monster, Monster Shouter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994

The Critic
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 46+ in The Critic TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994

Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 46+ in Saved by the Bell: The New Class as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993

Matrix
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 45+ in Matrix as 'Blind Man, '.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1993

Martin
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 45+ in Martin TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992

Good Sports
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 43+ in Good Sports TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1991

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 43+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Himself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990

The Simpsons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 42+ in The Simpsons as 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Bustin' Loose
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 40+ in Bustin' Loose TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

Full House
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 40+ in Full House TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987

21 Jump Street
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 39+ in 21 Jump Street as 'Wesley Williams'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987

Amen
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 39+ in Amen TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986

Stingray
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 38+ in Stingray TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 1985

Tales from the Darkside
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 37+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'The Djinn, Jan Bin Jan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Diff'rent Strokes
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 31+ in Diff'rent Strokes TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 03 1978

Man from Atlantis
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 30+ in Man from Atlantis as 'Thark'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1977

Emergency!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 24+ in Emergency! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972

Mannix
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 20+ in Mannix TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

The Oscars
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 5+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953