Portrait of Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard

Acting

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.

Born: December 8, 1985

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Known For

Filmography

2023
Snake Oil

as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor

2022
The Redeem Team

as Self - USA 2008

2021
Crime Scene Kitchen

as Self - Guest Judge

2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

as Self - Contestant

2020
Never Have I Ever

as Dwight Howard

2019
2015
The Odd Couple

as Dwight Howard

2014
black-ish

as Dwight Howard

2013
Free Birds

as Cold Turkey (Voice)

2013
Mighty Med

as The Great Defender

2013
Amazing

as Dwight Howard

2013
Liv and Maddie

as Bernard

2012
The Three Stooges

as Dwight Howard

2010
Pair of Kings

as The Cook

2010
Just Wright

as Dwight Howard

2005
Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant