---
name: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/kareem-abdul-jabbar"
fi1m_id: "kareem-abdul-jabbar"
imdb_id: "nm0000717"
tmdb_id: 14414
wikidata_id: "Q179051"
roles: ["Producer"]
born: "17 April 1947"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_as: "producer"
average_over: 0
updated: "2026-10-04T19:03:32.856909+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

## Identity

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/kareem-abdul-jabbar
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** kareem-abdul-jabbar
- **IMDb ID:** nm0000717
- **TMDB ID:** 14414
- **Wikidata ID:** Q179051
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179051, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000717/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14414

Producer. Born 17 April 1947 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Producer
- **Born:** 17 April 1947, Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1980–present
- **Also known as:** Lew Alcindor, Lewis Alcindor, Lewis Ferdinand Alcindor, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Fredrick Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 7: 4 acting, 1 writing, 2 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 83 (3), 2000s 84 (1), 2010s 86 (2), 2020s 72 (1)
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179051, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000717/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14414

## Streaming the US now

- **Hulu:** [*Airplane!*](https://film.one/film/airplane.md) (89)
- **Disney+:** [*Veronica Mars*](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md) (84)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American actor. He has also been credited as Lew Alcindor, Lewis Alcindor and Lewis Ferdinand Alcindor.

Abdul-Jabbar appeared in *Game of Death* (1978) and played co-pilot Roger Murdock in the comedy film *Airplane!* (1980). He has taken numerous cameo roles as himself in films and television series, including *Fletch* (1985), *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1990), *The Big Bang Theory* (2007) and *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery* (2022). He has also voiced himself in *The Simpsons* (1989) and appeared in *Billions* (2016).

*Sources: imdb.com, catalog.afi.com, allmovie.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

### Performed in (4)

- *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery* (2022), Fi1m 72, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — [page](https://film.one/film/glass-onion-a-knives-out-mystery.md)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), Fi1m 88, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Fletch* (1985), Fi1m 71, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — [page](https://film.one/film/fletch.md)
- *Airplane!* (1980), Fi1m 89, as Roger Murdock — [page](https://film.one/film/airplane.md)

### Wrote (1)

- *Veronica Mars* (2004), Fi1m 84, Co-Producer, Writer — [page](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md)

### Also credited (2) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *O.J.: Made in America* (2016), Fi1m 91, as Self (archive footage) — [page](https://film.one/film/o-j-made-in-america.md)
- *New Girl* (2011), Fi1m 80, as Himself — [page](https://film.one/tv/new-girl.md)

## Complete filmography (58)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Los Anillos de Pau* (2024), series, Actor
- *The Final Game of Death* (2023), as Mantis
- *Night Court* (2023), series, Actor
- *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery* (2022), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/glass-onion-a-knives-out-mystery.md)
- *Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War* (2022), Executive Producer
- *John Bronco* (2020), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *DAVE* (2020), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Game of Death Redux* (2019), as Mantis
- *Billions* (2016), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Fresh Off the Boat* (2015), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *The Crazy Ones* (2013), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Guys with Kids* (2012), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *On the Shoulders of Giants* (2011), Writer
- *I Tried* (2007), as Sin
- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md)
- *Weapons* (2007), as P.J.
- *Identity* (2006), series, Actor
- *Whitepaddy* (2006), as Hank
- *Veronica Mars* (2004), series, Co-Producer, Writer — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md)
- *The Unbeatable Bruce Lee* (2001), Actor
- *Scrubs* (2001), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Reflections on 'the Little Dragon'* (2001), Actor
- *The GREATEST : Bruce Lee* (1998), as Comentador
- *BASEketball* (1998), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Everybody Loves Raymond* (1996), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Boston Common* (1996), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Slam Dunk Ernest* (1995), as Archangel
- *Forget Paris* (1995), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *The Stand* (1994), series, as Monster Shouter
- *D2: The Mighty Ducks* (1994), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *The Critic* (1994), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice)
- *The Vernon Johns Story* (1994), Producer
- *Saved by the Bell: The New Class* (1993), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Matrix* (1993), series, Actor
- *Martin* (1992), series, as Dr. Skyhook
- *Good Sports* (1991), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1990), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Hoodwinked* (1989), as Man at Sal's House
- *Troop Beverly Hills* (1989), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Bustin' Loose* (1987), series, Actor
- *Full House* (1987), series, Actor
- *21 Jump Street* (1987), series, as Wesley Williams
- *Amen* (1986), series, Actor
- *Stingray* (1985), series, Actor
- *Fletch* (1985), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/fletch.md)
- *Tales from the Darkside* (1984), series, as The Djinn, Jan Bin Jan
- *Olympic Gala* (1984), Actor
- *The Hero Who Couldn't Read* (1984), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *Airplane!* (1980), as Roger Murdock — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/airplane.md)
- *The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh* (1979), as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- *The Visitor* (1979), as Basketball player (uncredited)
- *Diff'rent Strokes* (1978), series, as Mr. Wilkes
- *Game of Death* (1978), as Hakim
- *Man from Atlantis* (1977), series, as Thark
- *The Game of Death* (1974), as Hakim / Mantis
- *Emergency!* (1972), series, Actor
- *Mannix* (1967), series, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-d1559c57bfc9.jpg) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Yahoo from Sunnyvale, California, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar_May_2014.jpg/1280px-Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar_May_2014.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Photographer: David Valdez--HUD Photo Creation Date: 6/2/2006 - 6/4/2006](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-c2c638fa7798.jpg) Photographer: David Valdez--HUD Photo Creation Date: 6/2/2006 - 6/4/2006 — Department of Housing and Urban Development. Office of the Chief Human Capital Office. Office of Broadcasting Operations. Photo Section. (ca. 2011 - ca. 7/18/2014), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/%28Highlights_from%29_Academy_of_Achievement_Awards_in_Los_Angeles%2C_California%2C_attended_by_Secretary_Alphonso_Jackson_-_DPLA_-_873ddbf9d523e1f6d366707a4dd064e9.jpg/1280px-%28Highlights_from%29_Academy_of_Achievement_Awards_in_Los_Angeles%2C_California%2C_attended_by_Secretary_Alphonso_Jackson_-_DPLA_-_873ddbf9d523e1f6d366707a4dd064e9.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![a Lakers v Celtics game](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-545e58043498.jpg) a Lakers v Celtics game — Douglas C. Pizac, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Abdul_jabbar_v_larry_bird_1987.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![(From top left to right) NBA legends Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Clyde Drexler, George Gervin, Dave Cowens, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Earl Monroe, (Bottom left to right) (2005)](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-270963dac5c4.jpg) (From top left to right) NBA legends Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Clyde Drexler, George Gervin, Dave Cowens, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Earl Monroe, (Bottom left to right) (2005) — Cpl. Lameen Witter, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Basketball_Legends.jpg/1280px-Basketball_Legends.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-e66dae574fef.jpg) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Image via TMDB
- ![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-98cc9edb72e2.jpg) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Image via TMDB
- ![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-3caf50d3420e.jpg) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Image via TMDB
- ![WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Katie Couric (L) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attend the Yahoo News/ABCNews Pre-White House Correspondents' dinner reception pre-party at Wa (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-4bffb90e4cb9.jpg) WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Katie Couric (L) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attend the Yahoo News/ABCNews Pre-White House Correspondents' dinner reception pre-party at Wa (2014) — Yahoo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Couric_and_Abdul-Jabbar_at_Pre-White_House_Correspondents%27_Dinner_Reception_Pre-Party_-_14113919975.jpg/1280px-Couric_and_Abdul-Jabbar_at_Pre-White_House_Correspondents%27_Dinner_Reception_Pre-Party_-_14113919975.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Katie Couric (L) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attend the Yahoo News/ABCNews Pre-White House Correspondents' dinner reception pre-party at Wa (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-aa54eda9ba7a.jpg) WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Katie Couric (L) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attend the Yahoo News/ABCNews Pre-White House Correspondents' dinner reception pre-party at Wa (2014) — Yahoo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Couric_and_Abdul-Jabbar_at_Pre-White_House_Correspondents%27_Dinner_Reception_Pre-Party_-_14114277154.jpg/1280px-Couric_and_Abdul-Jabbar_at_Pre-White_House_Correspondents%27_Dinner_Reception_Pre-Party_-_14114277154.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-e35a3cba0317.jpg) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Image via TMDB
- ![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://film.one/media/person/117503/gallery-86858e3e4875.jpg) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 30 won

- Presidential Medal of Freedom 2016: Presidential Medal of Freedom (won)
- California Hall of Fame 2014: California Hall of Fame (won)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work  – Children 2013: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work  – Children (won)
- All-NBA Team 1986: All-NBA Team (won)
- Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award 1985: Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1985: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (won)
- All-NBA Team 1984: All-NBA Team (won)
- All-NBA Team 1981: All-NBA Team (won)
- NBA All-Defensive Team 1981: NBA All-Defensive Team (won)
- All-NBA Team 1980: All-NBA Team (won)
- NBA All-Defensive Team 1980: NBA All-Defensive Team (won)
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1980: NBA Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- NBA All-Defensive Team 1979: NBA All-Defensive Team (won)
- All-NBA Team 1977: All-NBA Team (won)
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1977: NBA Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- All-NBA Team 1976: All-NBA Team (won)
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1976: NBA Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- NBA All-Defensive Team 1975: NBA All-Defensive Team (won)
- All-NBA Team 1974: All-NBA Team (won)
- NBA All-Defensive Team 1974: NBA All-Defensive Team (won)
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1974: NBA Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- All-NBA Team 1973: All-NBA Team (won)
- All-NBA Team 1972: All-NBA Team (won)
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1972: NBA Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- All-NBA Team 1971: All-NBA Team (won)
- Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award 1971: Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1971: NBA Most Valuable Player Award (won)
- NBA All-Rookie Team 1970: NBA All-Rookie Team (won)
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award 1970: NBA Rookie of the Year Award (won)
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1969: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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