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Dominique Wilkins

Known for

Acting

Born

January 12, 1960 (age 66)

Birthplace

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Biography

Jacques Dominique Wilkins is an American former professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Wilkins was a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA Team member and is widely viewed as one of the most acrobatic slam dunkers in NBA history, earning the nickname "the Human Highlight Film."

Best known work

The Last Dance

The Last Dance

2020

Billions

Billions

2016

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996

Bill Russell: Legend

Bill Russell: Legend

2023

Nickelodeon GUTS

Nickelodeon GUTS

1992

Meal Ticket

Meal Ticket

2026

Vince Carter: Legacy

Vince Carter: Legacy

2021

Voices That Care

Voices That Care

1991

NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

1976

Beyond the Glory

Beyond the Glory

2001

Filmography

TBA
Fly: Spud Webb
as Self
2026
Meal Ticket
as Self
2023
Bill Russell: LegendTV
as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (1 episode)
2021
Vince Carter: Legacy
2020
The Last DanceTV
as Himself
2017
The '91 Falcons
as Self
2016
BillionsTV
as Dominique Wilkins (1 episode)
2015
Dominique Belongs to Us
as Self
2011
NB80s
2006
Pros vs. JoesTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2001
Beyond the GloryTV
1996
The Daily ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1992
Nickelodeon GUTSTV
as Self (1 episode)
1991
Voices That Care
as Self
1990
All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
1976
NBA All-Star Slam Dunk ContestTV
as Self (11 episodes)