Hakeem Olajuwon
Biography
Hakeem Olajuwon works in acting. Born January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Mount Mutombo (2025) as Self
- Stand (2023) as Self - Houston Rockets (archive footage)
- Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Self
- Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters (2017) as Self
- 2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie (2016) as Himself (Archive Footage)
- Phi Slama Jama (2016)
- Clutch City (2015) as Himself
- Arvydas Sabonis 11 (2014) as Himself
- The '84 Draft (2014)
- Going Big (2012) as Self
- NB80s (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Beyond the Glory (2001)
- Hakeem Olajuwon - Hakeem the Dream (1995)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hakeem Olajuwon best known for?
Hakeem Olajuwon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basketball: A Love Story (2018).
When and where was Hakeem Olajuwon born?
Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria.
How many credits does Hakeem Olajuwon have?
Hakeem Olajuwon has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Hakeem Olajuwon's background in cinema and television?
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, nicknamed "the Dream," is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and, in his last season, the Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 ...