Biography
Billie Jean King is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups.
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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
Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story
On the Line: The Richard Williams Story
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song
The Odd Couple
Sally
The Bold Type
The L Word
The Masked Singer
The Seventies
Law & Order
American Masters
Fresh Off the Boat
Althea
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Arli$$
The Dick Cavett Show
Angel City
Finding Your Roots
Ugly Betty
The Kelly Clarkson Show
McEnroe
Wisdom
Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer
Axios
Chelsea
Citizen Ashe
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Unraveling Athena