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Billie Jean King

Acting

Born November 22, 1943 · Long Beach, California, USA

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Biography

Billie Jean King is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles.

Awards & recognition

  • VH1 Trailblazer Honors · 2016
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2009
  • California Hall of Fame · 2006
  • Philippe Chatrier Award · 2003
  • Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame · 1999
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  • Elizabeth Blackwell Award · 1998
  • Sarah Palfrey Danzig Award · 1995
  • Women's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame · 1995
  • National Women's Hall of Fame · 1990
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame · 1987
  • Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year · 1974
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1973
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1967
  • Arthur Ashe Courage Award
  • Library of Congress Living Legend

Filmography29 titles

See Her Be Her

2024Executive Producer

Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story

2026as Self

On the Line: The Richard Williams Story

2022as Self

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

2017as Self

The Odd Couple

1970as Billie Jean King

Sally

2025as Self

The Bold Type

2017as Billie Jean King

The L Word

2004as Self

The Masked Singer

2019as Royal Hen

The Seventies

as Self (archive footage)

Law & Order

1990as Muriel Gilden

American Masters

1986as Self

Fresh Off the Boat

2015as Billie Jean King

Althea

2014Executive Producer

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021as Self - Tennis Champion / Activist

Arli$$

1996as Billie Jean King

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Angel City

2023as Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019as Self

Finding Your Roots

2012as Self

Ugly Betty

2006as Billie Jean King

McEnroe

2022as Self

Wisdom

2008

Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer

2006as Self

Axios

as Self

Chelsea

2016as Self

Citizen Ashe

2021as Self

Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts

as Self

Unraveling Athena

2020as Self