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John Thompson

Acting Born Sep 2, 1941 Died Aug 30, 2020 Washington, D.C., United States of America 11 credits
11
Total Credits
2021
30 Years Career Span
4
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Biography

John Thompson works in acting. Born September 2, 1941 in Washington, D.C., United States of America. Died August 30, 2020. Archytele tracks 11 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
Basketball: A Love Story
Requiem for the Big East
Going Big
Perfect Upset: The 1985 Villanova vs. Georgetown NCAA Championship
Like MikeAllen Iverson - The Answer
He Got Game
The 6th Man
Patrick Ewing - Standing Tall
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Full Filmography

11 titles
  • Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft (2021)
  • Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Self
  • Requiem for the Big East (2014) as Self
  • Going Big (2012) as Self
  • Perfect Upset: The 1985 Villanova vs. Georgetown NCAA Championship (2005) as Self
  • Like Mike (2002) as Self (uncredited)
  • Allen Iverson - The Answer (2002) as Himself
  • He Got Game (1998) as John Thompson
  • The 6th Man (1997) as John Thompson
  • Patrick Ewing - Standing Tall (1993) as Himself
  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as John Thompson

Frequently Asked Questions

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

John Thompson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basketball: A Love Story (2018), Like Mike (2002), He Got Game (1998), Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992).

When and where was John Thompson born?

John Thompson was born on September 2, 1941 in Washington, D.C., United States of America. They passed away on August 30, 2020.

How many credits does John Thompson have?

John Thompson has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2021.

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

John Robert Thompson Jr. (September 2, 1941 – August 30, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and college basketball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas men's team. He became the first African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship in basketball when he led the Hoyas to the NCAA Division ...