Julius Erving

Acting

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.

Filmography 38

Movies (25)

The Waiting Game
2024
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
2023
Self
Reggie
2023
Self
Hustle
2022
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Vince Carter: Legacy
2021
The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Story
2016
Self
Kareem: Minority of One
2015
Self
Free Spirits
2013
Self
The Doctor
2013
Self (archive footage)
Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story
2013
Himself
Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC
2012
Julius "Dr. J" Erving
Goose
2012
NB80s
2011
Self (archive footage)
Fathers of the Sport
2008
Himself
:03 from Gold
2002
Self (archive footage)
Long Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association
1997
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996
Self (archive footage)
Below the Rim
1995
Self
Philadelphia
1993
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Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling
1991
Self
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
1990
Self (archive footage)
The Jay Leno Special
1986
self
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
Moses Guthrie
The American Game
1979
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association
Self

Shows (13)

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association
2026
Self
The Luckiest Guy in the World
2023
Self
Bill Russell: Legend
2023
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Shut Up and Dribble
2018
Self - NBA Hall of Famer
Basketball: A Love Story
2018
Self
The Colbert Report
2005
Self - Guest
The Office
2005
Julius Erving
Figure It Out
1997
Self
Frasier
1993
Mike (voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
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Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Dr. J
NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
1976
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self