
Dwight Howard
Known for Acting · 30 credits
- Born
- 1985-12-08 (age 40)
- Place of birth
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Biography
Dwight David Howard II (born December 8, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard, who played the center position, spent his high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college, entered the 2004 NBA draft, and was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic. Howard set numerous franchise and league records with the Magic and led the team to the 2009 NBA Finals. In 2012, after eight seasons with Orlando, Howard was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he spent three separate one-year stints and won an NBA championship in 2020. He has also played for the Houston Rockets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He was elected twice to the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame as an individual player and member of the 2008 Olympics Redeem Team.
Known For
TV Shows (21)

Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self

black-ish
2014
as Dwight Howard

The Masked Singer
2019
as Self / Octopus

Never Have I Ever
2020
as Dwight Howard

The Cleveland Show
2009

Liv and Maddie
2013
as Bernard

Pair of Kings
2010
as The Cook

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
as Self - Contestant

The Suite Life on Deck
2008
as Himself

The Odd Couple
2015
as Dwight Howard

Mighty Med
2013
as The Great Defender

Somebody Feed Phil
2018
as Self

I Can See Your Voice
2020

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
2023
as Self

Crime Scene Kitchen
2021
as Self - Guest Judge

Snake Oil
2023
as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor

Inside: USA
2025
as Self - Contestant

The 2009 NBA Finals
2019
Movies (9)

Free Birds
2013
as Cold Turkey (Voice)

The Three Stooges
2012
as Dwight Howard

Just Wright
2010
as Dwight Howard

Amazing
2013
as Dwight Howard

The Redeem Team
2022
as Self - USA 2008

The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self

Through the Fire
2005

When They Were Young
2011
as Self
Marvel & ESPN Films Present: 1 of 1 - Genesis
2015
as Self
About Dwight Howard
Dwight David Howard II (born December 8, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard, who played the center position, spent his high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college, entered the 2004 NBA draft, and was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic. Howard set numerous franc… With 30 credits spanning from 2003 to 2025, Dwight Howard has appeared in 9 films and 21 TV shows.
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- Free Birds (2013) — as Cold Turkey (Voice)
- The Three Stooges (2012) — as Dwight Howard
- Just Wright (2010) — as Dwight Howard
- Amazing (2013) — as Dwight Howard
- The Redeem Team (2022) — as Self - USA 2008
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