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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Homepage
https://kareemabduljabbar.com/
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1947-04-17,Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Biography
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, 1947, in New York City, grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Harlem in a family of Trinidadian descent, raised in the Catholic tradition and imbued with values such as honor and dignity. An only child, he was quickly marked by his exceptional height: from elementary school onward, he played with the tallest kids, and at fourteen, already over two meters (6'7"), he was able to dunk. His adolescence was punctuated by episodes of social confrontation and learning the art of street basketball, which forged his competitive spirit. Abdul-Jabbar distinguished himself early on at Power Memorial Academy, where he set records for points and rebounds, leading his team to 71 consecutive victories and three New York State high school championships. This period is unanimously recognized as one of the greatest high school basketball careers in history. In 1965, he entered UCLA under the tutelage of John Wooden and dominated the sport, winning three consecutive NCAA titles from 1967 to 1969 and being named the tournament MVP each time. His impact on the game was so significant that the NCAA temporarily banned the dunk during his time there. In 1969, Abdul-Jabbar was the first overall pick in the NBA draft and joined the Milwaukee Bucks. In his first season, he distinguished himself with impressive statistics (28.8 points, 14.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists) and was named Rookie of the Year. In 1971, he led the Bucks to the NBA title—the franchise's only championship—and won his first MVP award. It was also during this period that he converted to Islam, taking the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, publicly affirming his spiritual choice at a time when American society was still experiencing significant racial tensions. Abdul-Jabbar then joined the Los Angeles Lakers, where his career reached legendary proportions. He won five more NBA titles, bringing his total to six, and accumulated six MVP awards. He participated in 19 All-Star Games, was a two-time league scoring champion, and holds the career scoring record (38,387 points). His accolades also include two Finals MVP awards and a multitude of individual and team accolades. He holds eight playoff records and seven All-Star Game records, and was named to the NBA's 35th and 50th Anniversary Teams. Technically, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revolutionized basketball by inventing, perfecting, and popularizing the "sky hook," a unique move that no one has equaled: a curling arm shot, difficult to block and incredibly effective, which became his signature weapon. He is also recognizable by his protective goggles, which he adopted after an eye injury during his college years. His renown extends far beyond the world of sports: Abdul-Jabbar dedicated his life to the fight for civil rights and the promotion of African American culture, writing several books and regularly participating in public debate. Adored for his athletic achievements, respected for his strength of character and social activism, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains, for many, the greatest legend in basketball history—a champion with universal values and an icon whose influence endures far beyond the court.

Filmography

7.312

Airplane!
1980-06-27

7.4

I Tried
2007-10-27

6.402

Game of Death
1978-03-23

0

The Iceman
2023-03-14

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

6.1

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
1994-01-18

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

8

How Bruce Lee Changed the World
2009-05-17

3.333

Stand
2023-02-03

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

7.112

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996-11-23

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

7.33

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
2000-10-22

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

5.6

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979-11-06

The GREATEST : Bruce Lee

7.7

The GREATEST : Bruce Lee
1998-10-06

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

5.9

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
2010-10-30

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War

7

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
2022-02-21

Bully Smart for Kids

0

Bully Smart for Kids
1995-09-11

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

0

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five
1987-10-10

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

0

Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
2007-03-27

O.J.: Made in America

8.417

O.J.: Made in America
2016-05-20

6.3

Forget Paris
1995-05-19

All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers

0

All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
1990-01-01

Bruce Lee in G.O.D.

2.7

Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
2000-11-25

A Night to Die For

0

A Night to Die For
1995-05-18

The Game of Death

5

The Game of Death
1974-08-05

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

7.036

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022-11-23

Kareem: Minority of One

7.24

Kareem: Minority of One
2015-11-03

6.7

Fletch
1985-05-31

Slam Dunk Ernest

4.3

Slam Dunk Ernest
1995-06-20

6.117

BASEketball
1998-07-28

6.3

Hoodwinked
1989-11-15

Troop Beverly Hills

5.713

Troop Beverly Hills
1989-03-24

D2: The Mighty Ducks

6.192

D2: The Mighty Ducks
1994-03-25

The Black List: Volume One

6.5

The Black List: Volume One
2008-01-22

Kobe Doin' Work

6.5

Kobe Doin' Work
2009-05-16

6

Ask Max
1986-11-02

Kobe Bryant's Muse

7.8

Kobe Bryant's Muse
2015-02-28

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

0

Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
1989-06-12

6.7

Be Water
2020-01-25

The Curse of the Dragon

7.2

The Curse of the Dragon
1993-06-30

On the Shoulders of Giants

6.3

On the Shoulders of Giants
2011-02-11

0

1968
2018-02-25

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution

8

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
2020-02-19

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

10

The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996-02-12

6.1

John Bronco
2020-10-15

4.3

Weapons
2007-01-19

5

Whitepaddy
2006-01-01

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

6.8

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021-06-18

All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular

0

All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
1985-09-13

Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America

0

Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America
2021-06-19

Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story

0

Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story
2013-02-28

Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling

0

Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling
1991-07-25

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

0

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020-04-22

John Candy: I Like Me

7.84

John Candy: I Like Me
2025-09-04

Game of Death Redux

0

Game of Death Redux
2019-07-19

7.668

Martin
1992-08-27

Tales from the Darkside

7.225

Tales from the Darkside
1984-09-30

Saved by the Bell: The New Class

5.826

Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993-09-11

8.011

The Simpsons
1989-12-17

7.2

21 Jump Street
1987-04-12

7.256

The Critic
1994-01-26

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

7.92

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990-09-10

Everybody Loves Raymond

6.831

Everybody Loves Raymond
1996-09-13

Diff'rent Strokes

7.068

Diff'rent Strokes
1978-11-03

6.7

Mannix
1967-09-16

The Celebrity Apprentice

5

The Celebrity Apprentice
2004-01-08

Man from Atlantis

6.463

Man from Atlantis
1977-09-22

7

Identity
2006-12-18

7.555

Full House
1987-09-22

7.8

Emergency!
1972-01-22

7.2

Stingray
1985-07-14

The Colbert Report

6.92

The Colbert Report
2005-10-17

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

6.63

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
2015-04-20

6.5

Amen
1986-09-27

6.8

The Stand
1994-05-08

6.3

Matrix
1993-03-01

Good Mythical Morning

6.9

Good Mythical Morning
2012-01-09

7.328

DAVE
2020-03-04

5

Bustin' Loose
1987-09-26

6.396

The Daily Show
1996-07-22

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

7

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009-06-01

7.026

The Oscars
1953-03-19

Basketball: A Love Story

7.333

Basketball: A Love Story
2018-09-18

Basketball: A Love Story

7.333

Basketball: A Love Story
2018-09-18

Shut Up and Dribble

1

Shut Up and Dribble
2018-11-03

O.J.: Made in America

8.033

O.J.: Made in America
2016-06-11

6

Good Sports
1991-01-10

7.365

New Girl
2011-09-20

8.1

Muhammad Ali
2021-09-19

Dancing with the Stars

6.1

Dancing with the Stars
2005-06-01

7.749

Billions
2016-01-17

5

Dear...
2020-06-05

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

5.9

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014-02-17

5

Beat Shazam
2017-05-25

They Call Me Magic

7.238

They Call Me Magic
2022-04-21

The Jennifer Hudson Show

5.603

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022-09-12

6.558

Night Court
2023-01-17

Los Anillos de Pau

7.5

Los Anillos de Pau
2024-01-06

The Jim Jefferies Show

6.545

The Jim Jefferies Show
2017-06-06

Celebrity Family Feud

7.8

Celebrity Family Feud
2015-06-21

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962-10-01

The Arsenio Hall Show

5.7

The Arsenio Hall Show
2013-09-09

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

8

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
2022-08-15

The Big Bang Theory

7.913

The Big Bang Theory
2007-09-24

To Tell the Truth

6.2

To Tell the Truth
2016-06-14

8.006

Scrubs
2001-10-02

Bill Russell: Legend

7.2

Bill Russell: Legend
2023-02-08

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

5

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009-07-16

6.084

The Crazy Ones
2013-09-26

Fresh Off the Boat

7.189

Fresh Off the Boat
2015-02-04

6.9

Boston Common
1996-03-21

5.6

Guys with Kids
2012-09-12

The Bachelorette

4.1

The Bachelorette
2003-01-08

The Merv Griffin Show

6.2

The Merv Griffin Show
1962-10-01