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Magic Johnson
Acting
Born: August 14, 1959
Lansing, Michigan, USA
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.
Known For

Are We Done Yet?
as Self

We Beat the Dream Team
as Self

Voices That Care
as Self

The Earth Day Special
as Self

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
as Self

Kobe Bryant's Muse
as Self (archive footage)

NB80s
as Self (archive footage)

She's Having a Baby
as Magic Johnson (uncredited)

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
as Self - Host

Kareem: Minority of One
as Self