Magic Johnson: movies and TV shows
Magic Johnson has 93 credits in the archive: 54 films and 39 TV series, from 1962 to 2026. Highest rated: Malcolm in the Middle (8.5/10).
Career timeline
1962 – 2026 · busiest year: 2003 (6 credits)
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Full filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type | Rating | Age then |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jerry West: The Logo | Self | Film | 4.0 | 66 |
| 2026 | Utah in the ’70s | Himself (archival footage) | Film | — | 66 |
| 2025 | We Beat the Dream Team | Self | Film | 7.5 | 65 |
| 2023 | Bill Russell: Legend | Self - Basketball Hall of Fame | TV | 7.2 | 63 |
| 2023 | Commitment to Life | Self (archive) | Film | — | 63 |
| 2023 | The Iceman | Self | Film | — | 63 |
| 2023 | Iceman: A George Gervin Story | Self | Film | 1.0 | 63 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Self - Guest | TV | 5.6 | 62 |
| 2022 | They Call Me Magic | Self | TV | 7.3 | 62 |
| 2022 | Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers | Self | TV | 8.0 | 62 |
| 2022 | Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure | Self | TV | 8.3 | 62 |
| 2022 | The Redeem Team | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.4 | 62 |
| 2022 | Dickie V | Self | Film | — | 62 |
| 2021 | Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. | Magic Johnson | TV | 7.8 | 61 |
| 2021 | Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft | Film | 7.5 | 61 | |
| 2020 | The Last Dance | Self | TV | 8.3 | 60 |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story | Self | TV | 7.3 | 58 |
| 2018 | Shut Up and Dribble | Self (archive footage) | TV | 1.0 | 58 |
| 2017 | Steve | Self | TV | 6.0 | 57 |
| 2017 | OBJECTified | Self | TV | 5.0 | 57 |
| 2017 | Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 | Himself (archive footage) | Film | 7.6 | 57 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self | TV | 6.1 | 55 |
| 2015 | Empire | Earvin 'Magic' Johnson | TV | 7.1 | 55 |
| 2015 | Kareem: Minority of One | Self | Film | 7.2 | 55 |
| 2015 | Kobe Bryant's Muse | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.8 | 55 |
| 2014 | black-ish | Magic Johnson | TV | 7.1 | 54 |
| 2014 | Bad Boys | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.7 | 54 |
| 2013 | The Arsenio Hall Show | Self | TV | 5.7 | 53 |
| 2013 | NB90s | Film | — | 53 | |
| 2013 | The Doctor | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.2 | 53 |
| 2013 | Unstoppable: The Bernard King Story | Self | Film | — | 53 |
| 2012 | The Dream Team | Self | Film | 7.8 | 52 |
| 2012 | The Announcement | Self | Film | 6.9 | 52 |
| 2011 | NB80s | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 51 |
| 2010 | Conan | Self | TV | 7.2 | 50 |
| 2010 | Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals | Self | Film | 7.8 | 50 |
| 2009 | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest | TV | 7.1 | 49 |
| 2009 | Obsessed | Film | 5.7 | 49 | |
| 2009 | Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation | Film | — | 49 | |
| 2008 | Do You Believe in Magic? | Film | — | 48 | |
| 2007 | Are We Done Yet? | Self | Film | 5.9 | 47 |
| 2007 | Dead Tone | Film | 4.7 | 47 | |
| 2007 | Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory | Himself | Film | — | 47 |
| 2006 | Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir | Self | Film | — | 46 |
| 2005 | Deal or No Deal | Self | TV | 6.5 | 45 |
| 2005 | It's the Shoes | Self | TV | — | 45 |
| 2004 | The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002 | Self | TV | — | 44 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self | TV | 5.3 | 43 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self - Guest | TV | 5.3 | 43 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self | TV | 5.5 | 43 |
| 2003 | Punk'd | Self | TV | 5.1 | 43 |
| 2003 | 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment | Self (archive footage) | Film | 5.0 | 43 |
| 2003 | Destiny's Child | Film | 9.0 | 43 | |
| 2002 | Brown Sugar | Film | 6.6 | 42 | |
| 2001 | Hard Knocks | TV | 7.9 | 41 | |
| 2001 | Inside Schwartz | Magic Johnson | TV | 8.0 | 41 |
| 2001 | Ultimate Jordan | Self | Film | 7.6 | 41 |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle | Ringer Hockey Player | TV | 8.5 | 40 |
| 1999 | The Parkers | TV | 8.0 | 39 | |
| 1999 | Michael Jordan: His Airness | Self | Film | 7.1 | 39 |
| 1999 | Passing Glory | Film | 6.0 | 39 | |
| 1998 | The Magic Hour | Self - Host | TV | 7.0 | 38 |
| 1998 | The Magic Hour | TV | 7.0 | 38 | |
| 1997 | The View | Self - Guest | TV | 4.3 | 37 |
| 1997 | The Chris Rock Show | TV | 4.6 | 37 | |
| 1997 | WNBA: The Birth of a League | Self | Film | — | 37 |
| 1996 | Arli$$ | Magic Johnson | TV | 6.8 | 36 |
| 1996 | De pé a pá | Self | TV | 7.0 | 36 |
| 1996 | Michael Jordan: Above and Beyond | Self | Film | 7.5 | 36 |
| 1995 | Below the Rim | Film | 8.0 | 35 | |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest | TV | 7.3 | 33 |
| 1993 | Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films | Servant (uncredited) | Film | 8.2 | 33 |
| 1993 | Michael Jordan: Air Time | Self | Film | 7.1 | 33 |
| 1993 | NBA Dream Team | Self | Film | — | 33 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Self | TV | 5.4 | 32 |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Self (uncredited) | Film | 7.6 | 32 |
| 1992 | Michael Jackson: Remember The Time | Herald (uncredited) | Film | 6.5 | 32 |
| 1992 | Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You | Self - Host | Film | 4.9 | 32 |
| 1992 | Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship Season | Himself (Archive Footage) | Film | — | 32 |
| 1991 | Voices That Care | Self | Film | 7.0 | 31 |
| 1991 | Magic Johnson: Always Showtime | Himself | Film | 4.0 | 31 |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Self | Film | 6.1 | 30 |
| 1990 | All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 30 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Magic Johnson (voice) | TV | 8.0 | 29 |
| 1989 | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! | TV | 7.1 | 29 | |
| 1989 | Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness | Self - Los Angeles Lakers | Film | — | 29 |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Magic Johnson (uncredited) | Film | 6.0 | 28 |
| 1988 | Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special | Self | Film | 7.2 | 28 |
| 1987 | Superstars and their Moms | Self | Film | 10.0 | 27 |
| 1987 | Uptown Comedy Express | Film | 7.0 | 27 | |
| 1987 | Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five | Himself | Film | — | 27 |
| 1979 | Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game | Michigan State Player | Film | 6.0 | 19 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV | 7.5 | 2 |