Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Filmography
ActorBORN 1947HARLEM39 FILMS IN DB

KareemAbdul-Jabbar
Known for Acting · The Journey of the African-American Athlete, The Vernon Johns Story, Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
39
FILMS IN DB
$658
TOTAL VALUE
16
PRICED
$41
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Airplane!
~$175 · BETAMAX · 1980
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Jerry West: The Logo
$0 · Est. market value
BIOGRAPHY
BORN
April 17, 1947
BIRTHPLACE
Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
KNOWN FOR
Acting
TOTAL CREDITS
39 (TMDb)
IN WATCHROSTER DB
39 matched films
HIGHEST VALUE RELEASES
FILMS BY DECADE
FULL FILMOGRAPHY
39 filmsTITLE
YEAR
ROLE
FORMATS
RATING
VALUE
Jerry West: The Logo
Self
2026
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
The Iceman
Self
2023
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Lead
★ 7.0
—
+ TRACK
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Self
2021
Lead
★ 6.8
—
+ TRACK
Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America
Self
2021
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
Be Water
Self - Student / Friend
2020
Supporting
★ 6.7
—
+ TRACK
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
Self - Co-Host
2020
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
Self - Narrator (voice)
2020
Lead
★ 8.0
$30
+ TRACK
John Bronco
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2020
Lead
★ 6.1
$70
+ TRACK
Game of Death Redux
Mantis
2019
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
1968
Self
2018
Lead
—
$34
+ TRACK
Kobe Bryant's Muse
Self (archive footage)
2015
Supporting
★ 7.8
—
+ TRACK
Kareem: Minority of One
Self
2015
Lead
★ 7.2
—
+ TRACK
Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story
Himself
2013
Supporting
—
—
+ TRACK
On the Shoulders of Giants
Self - Narrator
2011
Lead
★ 6.3
—
+ TRACK
Kobe Doin' Work
Self
2009
Lead
★ 6.5
—
+ TRACK
The Black List: Volume One
Self
2008
Supporting
★ 6.5
$7
+ TRACK
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
Himself
2007
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
Weapons
P.J.
2007
Supporting
★ 4.3
—
+ TRACK
Whitepaddy
Hank
2006
Supporting
★ 5.0
—
+ TRACK
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar best known for in his acting career?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is best known for his role as Roger Murdock in the 1980 comedy Airplane! where he played a co-pilot.
During which decades has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar been active in film?
His filmography spans from 1978 to 2026, with his most active decade being the 2020s.
In what genres has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar acted?
He has appeared in a variety of genres including documentary, drama, TV movies, comedy, action, and history films.
Has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar portrayed himself in any films?
Yes, he has played himself in projects such as Jerry West: The Logo (2026) and John Bronco (2020).
On which physical media formats can Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's films be found?
His films are available on formats including Betamax, Blu-ray, DVD, LaserDisc, VHS, and other physical media.
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