Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley is a retired professional basketball player and television personality. He is best known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets. Barkley is renowned for his outspoken nature and charisma, making him a popular figure in sports commentary and... Read More
Known for
Space Jam (1996)
Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here... or become...
The Last Dance (2024)
A debt-ridden wedding planner inadvertently becomes a successful funeral planner. However, he must convince a traditional Taoist priest of his legitimacy to continue operating...
Look Who’s Talking Now! (1993)
When Samantha LeBon hatches a scheme to spend a romantic Christmas with her new employee -- the unsuspecting, blithesome James -- his wife, their...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
4.7 Seconds: For the ChampionshipThe greatest title game ending in the history of March Madness |
Himself | |
| 2026 |
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball AssociationExperience the ABA's nine-year rivalry with the NBA that changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott"Boo-Yah" traces Stuart's journey from local television in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN's most influential voices. At a... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special"Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special" pays tribute to Lee Corso, a beloved figure in college football.... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
We Beat the Dream TeamDiscover the little-known story of a group of college basketball players who were tasked with preparing Larry Bird, Magic Johnson,... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicUntold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2025 |
They Call It Late Night with Jason KelceJason Kelce and his guests dissect NFL topics and storylines, mainly focused on that weekend’s games, in both conventional and... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Make History: The Revival of Bruce Pearl and Auburn BasketballBruce Pearl stepped off the plane and approached the Auburn fans who greeted him at the airport on March 18,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2023 |
King CharlesGayle King and Charles Barkley in freewheeling and authentic conversations centered around the week's most interesting stories, moments and cultural... |
Self - Host | |
| 2023 |
Bill Russell: LegendWinningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2023 |
StandRaw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson,... |
Self - Suns Forward (archive footage) | |
| 2022 |
The Redeem TeamUsing unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team’s... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat DyeThe 111-minute documentary chronicles the story of Coach Dye's life, his football career as a player and a coach, and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
Dickie VThe remarkable life and career of the legendary Dick Vitale, ESPN's voice of college basketball for more than four decades,... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
HustleAfter discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 2022 |
They Call Me MagicEarvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Vince Carter: LegacyExplores the fantastic highs and unsettling lows of 8-time All-Star and slam dunk champion, Vince Carter, as he looks back... |
Unknown character | |
| 2021 |
COWBOY.MOVBurdened with financial debt and the estrangement of his son, fast food worker Travis Howell finds refuge by channeling his... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 2021 |
Back on the Record with Bob CostasIn-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and popular culture, and discussions led by Bob Costas that addresses... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Roll Up Your SleevesThis variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, all with the goal... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
The Day Sports Stood StillThe story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. This... |
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2021 |
The Inside StoryInside the NBA – the Sports Emmy Award-winning studio show known for its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary – pulls... |
Himself | |
| 2021 |
RumbleIn a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow... |
Rayburn Senior (voice) | |
| 2020 |
The Last DanceA 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Shut Up and DribbleAn inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of... |
Self - NBA Hall of Famer | |
| 2018 |
Basketball: A Love Story'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game,... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanLate-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures. |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Chris Webber's Full Court PranksA hidden-camera series that features some of the nation's biggest athletes and sports celebrities playing elaborate -- but good-natured --... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
With a KissThrough a son’s eyes, With a Kiss tells the story of a father who had been on the Road to... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
We Bare BearsThree brother bears awkwardly attempt to find their place in civilized society, whether they're looking for food, trying to make... |
Himself (voice) | |
| 2015 |
Celebrity Family FeudCelebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Bo, Barkley and the Big HurtIt started with the unheralded arrival of a wisecracking heavyweight basketball player named Charles Barkley. Then came the recruitment of... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The '84 DraftDocumentary about the 1984 NBA draft. |
Unknown character | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Lenny CookeIn 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron... |
Unknown character | |
| 2013 |
The GoldbergsBefore there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s.... |
Coach Green | |
| 2013 |
Poster BoysHow the Costacos Brothers built a wall art empire. |
himself | |
| 2013 |
NashThis coming of age documentary chronicles the life of NBA All Star Steve Nash as he tries to navigate his... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Going BigSam Bowie had a productive basketball career at Kentucky and in the NBA but was plagued by leg injuries and... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
ThunderstruckAfter NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 2012 |
The Dream TeamThe world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in Barcelona, Spain,... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
GooseInterspersed with interviews from luminaries including Dr. J, Oscar Robertson, Bill Cosby, Jerry West, Mannie Jackson, Marques Haynes, Ernie Banks,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
NB80sA look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the transformation... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2011 |
Roll Tide/War EagleThe continuing rivalry between Auburn University and the University of Alabama. This is the story of the history between the... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
SuitsWhile running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 2011 |
Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10Enjoy some of the bet sketches from SNL's 35th season including Will Forte as MacGruber, Kenan Thompson's Deandre Cole in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
On the Shoulders of GiantsThe story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of. |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
ConanA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. |
Self | |
| 2010 |
The Women of SNLA look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history. |
Mr. Jergs (archive footage) | |
| 2009 |
Modern FamilyThe Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 2009 |
The Jay Leno ShowThe Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m.... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Shark TankAspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of... |
Self | |
| 2006 | Self | ||
| 2005 |
American Dad!The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and... |
Charles Barkley (voice) | |
| 2004 |
TigerTiger Woods reveals the unique story of his astonishing life in golf. From the promise of a child prodigy to... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Year of the YaoThe Year of the Yao is a documentary film telling the first year of basketball player Yao Ming in the... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002A celebration of the finest moments from the world's largest and most historic sporting event, released to coincide with the... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
A League of Ordinary GentlemenFilmmaker Christopher Browne documents the mission of a group of middle-aged bowlers as they attempt to revitalize the sport and... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Real Time with Bill MaherEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
Chappelle's ShowDave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches. |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
The BachelorA single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love. |
Self - Video Message | |
| 2001 |
Ultimate JordanMarking 20 years since Michael Jordan's celebrated arrival in the NBA, this truly historic 3-disc Collector's Edition chronicles the amazing... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
The Bernie Mac ShowThe Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 2000 |
ClerksThe continuing adventures of store clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with... |
Charles Barkley (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Jackie's Back!A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert. |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1999 |
Michael Jordan: His AirnessFrom his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness... |
Self | |
| 1998 |
V.I.P.While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1998 |
He Got GameA basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1996 |
Space JamWith their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordan to win a... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1996 |
Arli$$A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1995 |
Forget ParisMickey Gordon is a basketball referee who travels to France to bury his father. Ellen Andrews is an American living... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1995 |
The Best of TV's Super Sports FolliesSuper Sports Follies has been on television for 6 years running. During those 6 years, thousands of funny moments have... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Look Who's Talking Now!When high-powered executive Samantha LeBon hatches a scheme to spend a romantic Christmas with her new employee – the unsuspecting,... |
Himself | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
Late Show with David LettermanDavid Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
NBA Dream TeamNBA Dream Team gives you definitive video profiles of the team selected to take on the world! Charles Barkley: An... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Michael Jordan: Air Time"Michael Jordan: Air Time" documents Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1991-92 season, including Jordan dealing with his friend and rival... |
Self | |
| 1992 |
Hangin' with Mr. CooperFormer NBA player Mark Cooper becomes a dedicated teacher and basketball coach in Oakland after his playing career ends. When... |
Self | |
| 1992 |
Godzilla vs. Charles BarkleyHe's defeated Mothra. He's defeated King Kong. He's defeated Monster Zero and Mechagodzilla, but he has never faced an adversary... |
Himself | |
| 1992 |
MartinSassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Unknown character | |
| 1991 |
Tommy Davidson: Illin' in PhillyAn comedy concert featuring American stand-up comedian Tommy Davidson performing his classic comedic jokes. The concert was filmed before a... |
Self | |
| 1991 |
Hot Shots!The gang that created Airplane! and The Naked Gun sets its sights on Top Gun in this spoof. Topper Harley... |
Charles Barkley | |
| 1990 |
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersAn American direct-to-video film that features highlights and bloopers from the NBA from its beginning to the film's release in... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Charles Barkley (voice) | |
| 1987 |
thirtysomethingThirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by... |
Unknown character | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Cameo (uncredited) | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| TBA |
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball AssociationExperience the ABA's nine-year rivalry with the NBA that changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!Celebrity carolers from across the entertainment spectrum hit the road in search of people who look like they could extra... |
Self |
Latest Release
4.7 Seconds: For the Championship
2026
Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott
2025
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special
2025
We Beat the Dream Team
2025 / TMDB 7.5
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 / TMDB 7.8
Make History: The Revival of Bruce Pearl and Auburn Basketball
2024
Got a question about Charles Barkley?
Charles Barkley was an 11-time NBA All-Star and won the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 1993. He is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning in 1992 and 1996.
Yes, Barkley won the NBA MVP award in 1993 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He has also received several sports broadcasting awards.
Barkley's first film appearance was in 'Space Jam' (1996), where he played a fictionalized version of himself alongside Michael Jordan and other NBA stars.
Barkley is best known for his role in 'Space Jam' (1996). He has also appeared in various documentaries and sports-related shows.
Charles Barkley has been married to Maureen Blumhardt since 1989, and they have one daughter, Christiana. He is known for his candidness about social issues.
As of 2023, Charles Barkley's estimated net worth is around $50 million, primarily from his NBA career, endorsements, and television work.
Barkley's filmography includes notable appearances in 'Space Jam' (1996) and various television shows, including 'Inside the NBA,' where he is a prominent analyst.
Barkley is remembered as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history, known for his scoring ability, rebounding, and unique personality on and off the court.