Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 22, 1950
Place of Birth:
East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
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Julius Erving
Biography
Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname "Dr. J", is an American retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim in his career at the ABA and the NBA.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Waiting Game | |
| 2023 | Reggie | Self |
| 2023 | Iceman: A George Gervin Story | Self |
| 2022 | Hustle | Julius Erving |
| 2021 | Vince Carter: Legacy | |
| 2016 | The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Story | Self |
| 2013 | The Doctor | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Free Spirits | Self |
| 2013 | Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story | Himself |
| 2012 | Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC | Julius "Dr. J" Erving |
| 2012 | Goose | |
| 2011 | NB80s | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Fathers of the Sport | Himself |
| 2002 | :03 from Gold | Self (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Long Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association | |
| 1996 | The Journey of the African-American Athlete | Self (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Below the Rim | Self |
| 1993 | Philadelphia | Himself |
| 1991 | Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling | Self |
| 1990 | All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers | Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | The Jay Leno Special | self |
| 1979 | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | Moses Guthrie |
| 1979 | The American Game |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bill Russell: Legend | Self - Basketball Hall of Fame |
| 2018 | Shut Up and Dribble | Self - NBA Hall of Famer |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story | Self |
| 2005 | The Office | Julius Erving |
| 1993 | Frasier | Mike (voice) |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Julius Erving |
| 1989 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | |
| 1976 | NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest | Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |