Julius Erving
Known for

Acting

Credits

29

Gender

Man

Birthday

22 Feb 1950 (74)

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.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2024The Waiting Game
2023Bill Russell: LegendSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
2023ReggieSelf
2023Iceman: A George Gervin StorySelf
2022HustleJulius Erving
2021Vince Carter: Legacy
2018Basketball: A Love StorySelf
2018Shut Up and DribbleSelf - NBA Hall of Famer
2016The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson StorySelf
2013The DoctorSelf (archive footage)
2012Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYCJulius "Dr. J" Erving
2012Goose
2011NB80sSelf (archive footage)
2008Fathers of the SportHimself
2005The OfficeJulius Erving
2002:03 from GoldSelf (archive footage)
1997Long Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association
1996The Journey of the African-American AthleteSelf (archive footage)
1995Below the RimSelf
1993PhiladelphiaHimself
1993FrasierMike (voice)
1992Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1990All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersSelf (archive footage)
1989Doogie Howser, M.D.
1986The Jay Leno Specialself
1979The Fish That Saved PittsburghMoses Guthrie
1979The American Game
1976NBA All-Star Slam Dunk ContestSelf
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf