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Acting
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Commish and The Ed Sullivan Show. Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936. Wilt Chamberlain died on October 12, 1999 at the age of 63.
- Born
- August 21, 1936
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- October 12, 1999 (63 years old)
Biography
Wilton Norman Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American basketball player. A 7'1" center, Chamberlain played for the Kansas Jayhawks, Harlem Globetrotters, Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. He holds numerous NBA records such as averaging 50 points per game in a season and scoring 100 points in a single game. Chamberlain is widely considered the most dominant player of his era (alongside rival Bill Russell) and among the greatest players in basketball history.
Known for
Filmography
- 2023GoliathSelf
- 2018Basketball: A Love StorySelf (archive footage)
- 1991The Commish
- 1979All Star Secrets
- 1973Goober and the Ghost Chasers
- 1973The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelf
- 1971Once Upon a WheelSelf
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf (uncredited)
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Wilt Chamberlain been in?
Wilt Chamberlain is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Commish and The Ed Sullivan Show.
When was Wilt Chamberlain born?
Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Wilt Chamberlain?
Wilt Chamberlain died on October 12, 1999 at the age of 63.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·