Phil Jackson
Biography
Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five NBA championships under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He also holds the NBA record for the most combined championships, winning a total of 13 as a player and a coach.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Stag Night
as Train Driver
2008
1 Love
as Self
2003
Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Stand
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Class C: The Only Game in Town
2008
2001-2002 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
as Self
2002
2009-2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
as Self
2010
Unforgettabulls: The 6th NBA Championship Season of the Chicago Bulls
as Self
1998
The Book of Kobe Bryant
as Self
2022
2008-2009 NBA Champions - Los Angeles Lakers
as Self
2009
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
as Self
2005
Chicago Bulls 1996-97 NBA Championship Season
1997
Learning to Fly: The World Champion Chicago Bulls Rise to Glory
as Self
1991
The Official 1996 NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls Unstop-A-Bulls
1996
Untouchabulls - The Chicago Bulls' Second Championship Season
1992
The Official 1993 NBA World Championship Video - Three-Peat
1993
Michael Jordan to the Max
as Self
2000
Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience
2024
2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
as Self
2010
Kobe Doin' Work
as Self
2009
TV Appearances
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Celebrity Apprentice
2004
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
as Self
2009
Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey
as Self
2021
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
as Self- Head Coach
2022
Shaq
as Self
2022
The Last Dance
as Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989-98
2020
Basketball: A Love Story
as Self
2018
The 2000 NBA Finals
2000
Dog Whisperer
as Self - Jeanie's Boyfriend / L.A. Lakers Coach
2004
NBA Dynasty - Chicago Bulls
2004
2010 NBA Final
2010