Acting
John Thompson
Born 1941-09-02
Washington, D.C., United States of America
Department: Acting
Biography
John Robert Thompson Jr. (September 2, 1941 – August 30, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and college basketball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas men's team. He became the first African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship in basketball when he led the Hoyas to the NCAA Division I national championship in 1984. Thompson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
Known For
Prominent works featuring John Thompson
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He Got Game
1998
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Like Mike
2002
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
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The 6th Man
1997
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Basketball: A Love Story
2018
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Without Bias
2009
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Requiem for the Big East
2014
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Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
2021
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Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021
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Allen Iverson - The Answer
2002
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible | Self (Archive Footage) | Movie | 2021 |
 | Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2021 |
 | Basketball: A Love Story | Self | TV Series | 2018 |
 | Requiem for the Big East | Self | Movie | 2014 |
 | Going Big | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | Without Bias | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | Perfect Upset: The 1985 Villanova vs. Georgetown NCAA Championship | Self | Movie | 2005 |
 | Like Mike | Self (uncredited) | Movie | 2002 |
 | Allen Iverson - The Answer | Himself | Movie | 2002 |
 | He Got Game | John Thompson | Movie | 1998 |
 | The 6th Man | John Thompson | Movie | 1997 |
 | Patrick Ewing - Standing Tall | Himself | Movie | 1993 |
 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | John Thompson | TV Series | 1992 |