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LeBron James

Acting

Born December 30, 1984 · Akron, Ohio, USA

Also known as LeBron Raymone James Sr.

Biography

LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, including eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018. He has won three Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team. James is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 2021
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 2020
  • Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year · 2020
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 2018
  • J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award · 2017
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  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 2016
  • Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year · 2016
  • All-NBA Team · 2014
  • All-NBA Team · 2013
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 2013
  • Best Championship Performance ESPY Award · 2013
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2013
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2013
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2013
  • Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2013
  • NBA All-Defensive Team · 2013
  • NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2013
  • All-NBA Team · 2012
  • Best Championship Performance ESPY Award · 2012
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2012
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2012
  • Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2012
  • NBA All-Defensive Team · 2012
  • NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2012
  • Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year · 2012
  • All-NBA Team · 2011
  • NBA All-Defensive Team · 2011
  • All-NBA Team · 2010
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2010
  • NBA All-Defensive Team · 2010
  • NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2010
  • All-NBA Team · 2009
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2009
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2009
  • NBA All-Defensive Team · 2009
  • NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2009
  • All-NBA Team · 2008
  • NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 2008
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2007
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2007
  • All-NBA Team · 2006
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2006
  • NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 2006
  • Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award · 2004
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2004
  • NBA All-Rookie Team · 2004
  • NBA Rookie of the Year Award · 2004
  • Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award · 2003
  • Ohio Mr. Basketball · 2003
  • Ohio Mr. Basketball · 2002
  • Ohio Mr. Basketball · 2001
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2014 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2014 · nominated
  • Laureus World Sports Award — Sportsman of the Year · 2014 · nominated
  • Best Championship Performance ESPY Award · 2013 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2013 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2013 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2013 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2012 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2012 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2012 · nominated
  • Best Championship Performance ESPY Award · 2011 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2011 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2011 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2010 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2010 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2010 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2009 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2009 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2009 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2008 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2008 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2007 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2007 · nominated
  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award · 2006 · nominated
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award · 2006 · 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 Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award · 2004 · nominated
  • BET Award — Athlete of the Century · 2004 · nominated
  • Laureus World Sports Award — Breakthrough of the Year · 2004 · nominated
  • Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award · 2003 · nominated
  • Best Play ESPY Award · 2003 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Clemente

2024Executive Producer

Kids' Choice Awards

1987as Self

89 Blocks

2017Executive Producer

Court of Gold

2025as Self

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

2022as Self

MLB Network Presents

2015as Self

The Simpsons

1989as LeBron James (voice)

Shooting Stars

2023Book, Producer

Hustle

2022Producer

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

2019as Self

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999as LeBron James

How Music Got Free

2024Executive Producer

The Redeem Team

2022as Self - USA 2004

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

2020Executive Producer

What's My Name: Muhammad Ali

2019Executive Producer

Entourage

2004as LeBron James

Starting 5

2024as Self

Black Ice

2023Executive Producer

More Than a Game

2008as Himself

The Carter Effect

2017Executive Producer

Steve Harvey

2012as Self

In Whose Name?

2025as Self

Untold: Sign Stealer

2024Executive Producer

Student Athlete

2018as Self

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

Smallfoot

2018as Gwangi (voice)

Lenny Cooke

2013as Self

Space Jam: A New Legacy

2021as LeBron James

Fantasy Football

2022Producer

Naomi Osaka

2021Executive Producer

Rez Ball

2024Producer

Greatness Code

2020as Self

The Daily Show

1996as Self

Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street

2021Executive Producer

Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer

2024Executive Producer

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

2017as Self

Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022Executive Producer

The Cleveland Show

2009

Becoming

2020Executive Producer

Trainwreck

2015as LeBron James

Redefined: J.R. Smith

2023Executive Producer

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair

2024Executive Producer

The Crossover

2023Executive Producer

House Party

2023as Self

The Shop

2018as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self - Guest

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

2024as Self (archive footage)

American Idol

2002as Self

The Jay Leno Show

2009as Self

Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts

2021Executive Producer