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Shaquille O'Neal

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Born March 6, 1972 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Also known as Shaq · Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal · Shaquille 'Shaq' O'Neal

Biography

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, often referred to by his nickname "Shaq", is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst. A 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) center, O'Neal played for six different teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a four-time NBA champion, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and the 2000 NBA MVP. He is widely regarded as one of the most dominant centers in NBA history and one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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Awards & recognition

  • NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 2009
  • New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2009
  • All-NBA Team · 2006
  • All-NBA Team · 2005
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2005
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  • All-NBA Team · 2004
  • NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 2004
  • All-NBA Team · 2003
  • All-NBA Team · 2002
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2002
  • Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2002
  • All-NBA Team · 2001
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2001
  • Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2001
  • All-NBA Team · 2000
  • Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2000
  • NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 2000
  • NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2000
  • All-NBA Team · 1998
  • NBA All-Rookie Team · 1993
  • NBA Rookie of the Year Award · 1993
  • FIBA Hall of Fame
  • Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble · 2013 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2006 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2005 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2005 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2004 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2004 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2003 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2002 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2002 · nominated
  • Best Championship Performance ESPY Award · 2001 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2001 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2001 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2001 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1997 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1996 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1994 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Blind Eye Artist

2022as Self

Shaq Vs.

2009as Himself

The Hooping Life

2014as Himself

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

2025as Self

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000as Shaquille O'Neal

Static Shock

2000as Shaquille O'Neal (voice)

The Parkers

1999

The Simpsons

1989as Shaquille O'Neal (voice)

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

2019as Shaq

Southland

2009as Detective Earl Dayton

All That

1994as Self - Musical Guest

Hustle

2022as Shaquille O'Neal

Celebrity Family Feud

2015as Self - Contestant

Sonny with a Chance

2009

Hollywood Squares

1998as Self - Panelist

Shark Week

1987

Game Day Murders

2026Executive Producer

The Money Game

2024Executive Producer

Exit Through the Gift Shop

2010as Self (uncredited)

My Wife and Kids

2000as Himself

Bill Russell: Legend

2023as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Shaq

2022as Self

The Lego Movie

2014as Shaq (voice)

They Call Me Magic

2022as Self

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

2007as Self

Johnny Bravo

1997as Shaquille O'Neal (voice)

This Magic Moment

2016Executive Producer

Fresh Off the Boat

2015as Self

Conan

2010as Self

Comedy Central Roasts

2003as Self

Hot Ones

2015as Self

Mad TV

1995as Self

Secret Celebrity Renovation

2021as Self

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

2018as Self (uncredited)

I Hate Christian Laettner

2015as Self (archive footage)

Blended

2014as Doug

Running Wild with Bear Grylls

2014as Self

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Special Guest

Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber

2015as Self

Jackass

2000as Self

He Got Game

1998as Shaquille O'Neal

Arli$$

1996as Shaquille O'Neal

Raw

1993as Self

Foster Boy

2019Executive Producer

Uncle Drew

2018as Big Fella

The Year of the Yao

2004as Self

The Bernie Mac Show

2001as Shaquille O'Neal

Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom

2026as Self - LA Lakers / Miami Heat Player (archive footage)

Drop the Mic

2017as Self

Lip Sync Battle

2015as Self