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Julius Erving

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One of the NBA's first superstars Julius Erving's high flying hard powered style brought the NBA and basketball to levels previously unheard of. Julius Erving was born in Hempstead New York in 1950. He grew up in a housing project, the son of a single mother, with two siblings. His father having left when he was three his mother remarried... See full bio »

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Julius Winfield Erving II
in Roosevelt, New York, USA
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2013 The Office (TV series)
Julius Erving
– Lice (2013) … Julius Erving
 
1996 Frasier (TV series)
Mike
– Love Bites Dog (1996) … Mike (voice)
 
1995 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV series)
Dr. J
– Ghost in the Machine (1995) … Dr. J
 
1994 Time Trax (TV series)
Father Trey Hawkins
– Dream Team (1994) … Father Trey Hawkins
 
1991 Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV series)
Dr. J
– Air Doogie (1991) … Dr. J
 
1990 My Two Dads (TV series)
Dr. J
– When You Wish... (1990) … Dr. J (as Julius 'Dr. J' Erving)
 
1979 The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Moses Guthrie
 
Show ShowSelf (37 titles)
2012 2012 Soul Train Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC (documentary)
Julius "Dr J" Erving
 
2012 Goose (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 2011 Soul Train Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2010 On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Fathers of the Sport (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Real: Rucker Park Legends (video documentary)
Himself
 
2001-2004 ESPN SportsCentury (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Rick Pitino (2004) … Himself
– Larry Bird (2001) … Himself
– Charles Barkley (2001) … Himself
 
2004 SkyWalker: The David Thompson Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 ESPN 25: Who's #1? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Best NBA Teams (2004) … Himself
 
2003 ESPY Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 2003 Trumpet Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997 The 1997 NBA Finals (TV mini-series)
Himself - Pregame Analyst
 
1997 1997 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself - Studio Analyst
 
1996 The 1996 NBA Finals (TV mini-series)
Himself - Pregame Analyst
 
1996 1996 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself - Studio Analyst
 
1995 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 June 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 1995 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself - Studio Analyst
 
1994 1994 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself - Studio Analyst
 
1993 Philadelphia
Himself
 
1991 Square One TV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.12 (1991) … Himself
 
1989 Lou Rawls Parade of Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 December 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1988 The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1987 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 1987 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 1986 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 1985 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 1984 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 1984 NBA Slam Dunk Championship (TV movie)
Himself
 
1983 1983 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 1982 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1981 1981 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978-1979 The NBA on CBS (TV series)
Himself
– Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Bullets (1979) … Himself
– Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks (1978) … Himself
 
1979 1979 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 April 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 1978 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 1977 NBA All-Star Game (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
 
2002 :03 from Gold (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1996 The Journey of the African-American Athlete (TV documentary)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for Dr. Pepper (2008) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies  | 1 Interview  | 5 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Julius 'Dr. J' Erving | Dr. J

Height:

6' 5½" (1.97 m)
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Personal Quote:

With black kids, it's always a struggle for pride. Basketball was my way out. I worked hard to make sure it was. See more »

Trivia:

Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. See more »

Nickname:

Dr. J See more »

Star Sign:

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