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John Carlos

Acting Born Jun 5, 1945 Harlem, New York, USA 17 credits
17
Total Credits
1972–2023
52 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Carlos works in acting. Born June 5, 1945 in Harlem, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Basketball: A Love Story

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Next Friday

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Bryant Gumbel 1 shared title
David Scott 1 shared title
Mary Carillo 1 shared title
Jon Frankel 1 shared title
Andrea Kremer 1 shared title
Soledad O'Brien 1 shared title
Isobel Yeung 1 shared title
Jonathan Jones 1 shared title
Bikram Choudhury 1 shared title
Matt Norman 1 shared title

Career timeline

Stand
The Century of IconsBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
With Drawn ArmsThe Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
The Price of Protest
Basketball: A Love StoryShut Up and Dribble1968
Federico Buffa racconta 1968
O.J.: Made in AmericaO.J.: Made in America
SaluteBlack Power Salute
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Malcolm X

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (1995) as Self
  • O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Shut Up and Dribble (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Century of Icons (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Stand (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Malcolm X (1972) as Self (archive footage)
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  • 1968 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • With Drawn Arms (2020) as Self (archival footage)
  • The Price of Protest (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Salute (2008) as Self
  • Black Power Salute (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) as Self (archive footage)
  • Federico Buffa racconta 1968 (2017)
  • The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World (2020) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Carlos best known for?

John Carlos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basketball: A Love Story (2018), Next Friday (2000).

When and where was John Carlos born?

John Carlos was born on June 5, 1945 in Harlem, New York, USA.

How many credits does John Carlos have?

John Carlos has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2023.

What is John Carlos's background in cinema and television?

John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith.

John Carlos by the numbers

17credits
11films
6TV series
1972–2023active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (17) Born on June 5

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