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"Emergency!" (1972): Season 4: Episode 9 -- An old lady trapped in her car on the edge of an open drawbridge gives the crew some bad moments.
"Biography" (1987): :  -- Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, former NBA star, visits the set of Hard Target to discuss his new book on an all black tank battalion that fought in World War II.
Game of Death (1978) -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)

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Mini Biography:
Legendary US NBA basketball player with the Milwaukee Bucks (1969-1975)... more
Trivia:
Played for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Milwaukee Bucks... more
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Alternate Names:
Kareem Abdul-Jabaar | Lewis Ferdinand Alcindor | Lew Alcindor

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Producer, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. "The Sarah Silverman Program." .... Basketball Guy #2 (1 episode, 2008)
        - There's No Place Like Homeless (2008) TV episode .... Basketball Guy #2
  2. Whitepaddy (2006) .... Hank
  3. "The Tim McCarver Show" (2002) TV series

  4. "Martin" .... Doctor Skyhook (1 episode, 1996)
        - Why Can't We Be Friends: Part 2 (1996) TV episode .... Doctor Skyhook
  5. Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) (V) .... The Archangel of Basketball
  6. "The Stand" .... Monster Shouter / ... (2 episodes, 1994)
    ... aka Stephen King's The Stand
        - The Dreams (1994) TV episode .... The Monster
        - The Plague (1994) TV episode .... Monster Shouter
  7. "Matrix" .... Blind Man (1 episode, 1993)
        - Shadows from the Past (1993) TV episode .... Blind Man
  8. "Amen" .... The Wiz (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Deacon's Slam Dunk (1991) TV episode .... The Wiz
  9. "Uncle Buck" .... Judge (1 episode, 1991)
        - Episode #1.14 (1991) TV episode .... Judge
  10. "21 Jump Street" .... Wesley Williams (1 episode, 1990)
        - Hi Mom (1990) TV episode .... Wesley Williams

  11. Jake Spanner, Private Eye (1989) (TV)
    ... aka Hoodwinked
    ... aka The Old Dick
  12. Purple People Eater (1988)
  13. "Bustin' Loose" (1 episode, 1987)
        - Go for the Gold (1987) TV episode
  14. "Diff'rent Strokes" .... Mr. Wilkes (2 episodes, 1982-1985)
        - A Tale of Two Teachers (1985) TV episode .... Mr. Wilkes
        - Substitute Teacher (1982) TV episode .... Mr. Wilkes
  15. "Tales from the Darkside" .... The Djinn (1 episode, 1985)
        - Djinn, No Chaser (1985) TV episode .... The Djinn
  16. Airplane! (1980) (as Kareem Abdul-Jabaar) .... Roger Murdock
    ... aka Flying High! (New Zealand: English title) (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Flying High (Australia)

  17. Game of Death (1978) .... Hakim
    ... aka Bruce Lee's Game of Death
    ... aka Si wang you ju
  18. "Man from Atlantis" .... Thark (1 episode, 1977)
        - Giant (1977) TV episode .... Thark
  19. "Laugh-In" .... Guest Star (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode dated 5 September 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Guest Star
  20. "Emergency!" .... Man Stuck in Car (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka Emergencia (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Emergency One (USA: syndication title)
        - Foreign Trade (1974) TV episode .... Man Stuck in Car
  21. "Mannix" .... Jeff (1 episode, 1971)
        - A Day Filled with Shadows (1971) TV episode .... Jeff
Producer:
  1. The Vernon Johns Story (1994) (TV) (co-executive producer)
    ... aka Freedom Road: The Vernon Johns Story (UK)
    ... aka The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story (USA: alternative title)

  2. All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989) (TV) (producer)
Self:
  1. "Jeopardy!" .... Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 2009)
        - Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 2 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Contestant
  2. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself / ... (3 episodes, 1997-2009)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode #16.155 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Visits the NBA Finals
        - Episode dated 25 May 2004 (2004) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
        - Episode dated 30 April 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.3 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009) (TV)
  5. "The Girls Next Door" .... Himself - Basketball Player (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka The Girls of the Playboy Mansion (UK)
        - Third Time's the Charming (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Basketball Player
  6. Chabad: To Life Telethon (2008) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Chabad Telethon (USA: short title)
    ... aka Chabad Telethon: Live (USA: informal alternative title)
    ... aka The Chabad 'Dancing Rabbis' Telethon (USA: informal alternative title)
  7. "Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Today Show (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 10 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  8. Fathers of the Sport (2008) .... Himself
  9. Yes We Can (2008) (V) .... Himself
  10. The Black List: Volume One (2008) .... Himself
  11. "Stars on Stars" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007)
        - The Best of Stars on Stars (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Kareem Abdul Jabbar (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "The Apprentice" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Celebrity Apprentice (USA: seventh season title)
    ... aka The Apprentice 2 (USA: second season title)
    ... aka The Apprentice Los Angeles (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka The Apprentice USA (UK)
    ... aka The Celebrity Apprentice (USA: eighth season title)
        - To Bee or Not to Bee (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  13. Ali's 65 (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  14. Ali Rap (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  15. "ESPN 25: Who's #1?" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - Trade Robberies (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Greatest Coaches (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  16. The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  17. The Real: Rucker Park Legends (2006) (V) .... Himself
  18. "Scrubs" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - My Cabbage (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  19. "Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 13 February 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  20. "ESPN Hollywood" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 6 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  21. Untitled David Diamond/David Weissman Project (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  22. "ESPN SportsCentury" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2000-2004)
        - Shaquille O'Neal (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - John Wooden (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Earvin 'Magic' Johnson (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  23. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 17 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  24. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 21 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  25. "Dennis Miller" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 13 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  26. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka Jon Stewart (Australia)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
        - Episode dated 5 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  27. "Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2004)
    ... aka H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 30 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 29 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 28 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 27 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 26 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  28. "The Drop" .... Himself - Host (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.6 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  29. 2003 Trumpet Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  30. Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (2002) (V) .... Himself
  31. Bruce Lee in G.O.D.: Shibôteki yûgi (2000) .... Himself/Hakim
  32. Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka A Warrior's Journey (USA: short title)
  33. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Episode dated 10 February 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  34. "The Brian Benben Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Motivating Kevin (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  35. "Famous Families" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Lees: Action Speaks Louder (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Maria's Revenge (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  37. BASEketball (1998) .... Himself
  38. "The Gregory Hines Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - To Volunteer Is Human (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  39. The Path of the Dragon (1998) (V) .... Himself
  40. Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Blue Note
  41. "Boston Common" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Occidental Purists (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  42. "Living Single" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka My Girls
        - Back in the Day (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  43. Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Rebound
    ... aka Rebound: The Legend of Earl Manigault (Australia)
  44. "Everybody Loves Raymond" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka Raymond (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Frank, the Writer (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  45. The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Short Subjects Awards
  46. "Buddies" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - The PSA Story (????) TV episode .... Himself
  47. "The Critic" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1994-1995)
        - I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show (1995) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
        - A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  48. Forget Paris (1995) .... Himself
  49. A Night to Die for (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  50. "Full House" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - Air Jesse (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  51. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
        - Will's Misery (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  52. D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) .... Himself
    ... aka The Mighty Ducks 2
  53. The American Film Institute Salute to Jack Nicholson (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  54. Third Annual Rock N' Jock B-Ball Jam (1993) (TV) .... Special Guest
    ... aka MTV's Third Annual Rock N' Jock B-Ball Jam (USA: complete title)
  55. Curse of the Dragon (1993) .... Himself
    ... aka Bruce Lee: Curse of the Dragon
  56. New Kids on the Block at Disney-MGM Studios: Wildest Dreams (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  57. "Good Sports" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
        - Pros and Ex-Cons (1991) TV episode .... Himself
  58. "CBS Schoolbreak Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 1990)
        - Malcolm Takes a Shot (1990) TV episode .... Himself
  59. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1977-1990)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 23 March 1990 (1990) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 7 January 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 July 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 May 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 27 October 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself

  60. All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989) (TV) .... Himself - Guest of Honor
  61. Troop Beverly Hills (1989) .... Himself
  62. NBA Awesome Endings (1989) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Great Moments in the NBA: Awesome Endings (USA: alternative title)
  63. 21st NAACP Image Awards (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  64. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988)
        - Episode dated 26 February 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
  65. "Stingray" .... Himself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Blood Money (1987) TV episode .... Himself
  66. 1987 NBA All-Star Game (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  67. Ask Max (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  68. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1986)
        - Episode dated 22 September 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  69. The 7th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  70. Rock 'n' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  71. Fletch (1985) .... Himself
  72. "Pryor's Place" .... Himself (1 episode, 1984)
        - Too Old Too Soon, Too Smart Too Late (1984) TV episode .... Himself
  73. Olympic Gala (1984) (TV) .... Guest
  74. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Himself (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Hero Who Couldn't Read (1984) TV episode .... Himself
  75. "Games People Play" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode dated 11 December 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself

  76. The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) .... Himself
  77. "Dinah!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Dinah! & Friends
        - Episode dated 7 September 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  78. "The Way It Was" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - The January, 1968 UCLA vs. University of Houston Basketball Game (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  79. "Cos" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode dated 3 October 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  80. 1976 NBA All-Star Game (1976) (TV) .... Himself
  81. 1975 NBA All-Star Game (1975) (TV) .... Himself
  82. 1974 NBA All-Star Game (1974) (TV) .... Himself
  83. Cavalcade of Champions (1973) (TV) .... Himself
  84. 1972 NBA All-Star Game (1972) (TV) .... Himself
  85. 1971 NBA All-Star Game (1971) (TV) .... Himself
  86. 1970 NBA All-Star Game (1970) (TV) .... Himself

  87. "The Bob Hope Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #18.4 (1967) TV episode (as Lew Alcindor) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Rome Is Burning"
        - Episode dated 16 October 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "Beyond the Glory"
        - The Buss Family (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  3. The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001) (V) .... Himself
  4. Sing si lip yan (1993) (uncredited) .... Fighter on Film #2 in Ship's Theater
  5. The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990) .... Himself
  6. Life and Legend of Bruce Lee (1973) (uncredited) .... Hakim [from "Game of Death"]


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