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Julius Erving

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 22, 1950 (age 76)

Place of Birth

East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA

Also Known As

Dr. J

Julius Irving

Julius "Dr. J" Erving

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.

Filmography

2026TVSoul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Associationas Self 2024FilmThe Waiting Game 2023FilmIceman: A George Gervin Storyas Self 2023FilmReggieas Self 2023TVBill Russell: Legendas Self - Basketball Hall of Fame 2022FilmHustleas Julius 'Dr. J' Erving 2021FilmVince Carter: Legacy 2018TVShut Up and Dribbleas Self - NBA Hall of Famer 2018TVBasketball: A Love Storyas Self 2016FilmThe Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Storyas Self 2015FilmKareem: Minority of Oneas Self 2013FilmFree Spiritsas Self 2013FilmThe Doctoras Self (archive footage)2013FilmUndefeated: The Roger Brown Storyas Himself 2012FilmDoin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYCas Julius "Dr. J" Erving 2012FilmGoose 2011FilmNB80sas Self (archive footage)2008FilmFathers of the Sportas Himself 2005TVThe Colbert Reportas Self - Guest 2005TVThe Officeas Julius Erving 2002Film:03 from Goldas Self (archive footage)1997TVFigure It Outas Self 1997FilmLong Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association 1996FilmThe Journey of the African-American Athleteas Self (archive footage)1995FilmBelow the Rimas Self 1993FilmPhiladelphiaas Julius Erving 1993TVFrasieras Mike (voice)1992TVHangin' with Mr. Cooperas Julius Erving 1991FilmPhiladelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feelingas Self 1990FilmAll New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopersas Self (archive footage)1989TVDoogie Howser, M.D.1986FilmThe Jay Leno Specialas self 1979FilmThe Fish That Saved Pittsburghas Moses Guthrie 1979FilmThe American Game 1976TVNBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contestas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self —FilmSoul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Associationas Self