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Julius Erving
Born
Feb 22, 1950
Age 76
Place of Birth
East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
25
Movies
12
TV Shows
Also Known As
Dr. J
Julius Irving
Julius "Dr. J" Erving
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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.
Movies
25
TV Shows
12
The Waiting Game
Cast
2024
Iceman: A George Gervin Story
as
Self
2023
Reggie
as
Self
2023
Hustle
as
Julius 'Dr. J' Erving
2022
Vince Carter: Legacy
Cast
2021
The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Story
as
Self
2016
Kareem: Minority of One
as
Self
2015
Free Spirits
as
Self
2013
The Doctor
as
Self (archive footage)
2013
Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story
as
Himself
2013
Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC
as
Julius "Dr. J" Erving
2012
Goose
Cast
2012
NB80s
as
Self (archive footage)
2011
Fathers of the Sport
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Himself
2008
:03 from Gold
as
Self (archive footage)
2002
Long Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association
Cast
1997
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as
Self (archive footage)
1996
Below the Rim
as
Self
1995
Philadelphia
as
Julius Erving
1993
Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling
as
Self
1991
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