Jerry West

Born

1938-05-28 (age 87)

Birthplace

Chelyan, West Virginia, USA

Known For

Acting

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Jerry West

Biography

Jerome Alan West (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball executive and former player. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He is known as one of the greatest guards in the history of the NBA.

Also Known As

Jerome Alan West

Movie Appearances

Hot Rod

Hot Rod

as Self

2018

Kareem: Minority of One

Kareem: Minority of One

as Self

2015

Uncle Drew

Uncle Drew

as Jerry West

2018

Touched by Gold: '72 Lakers

Touched by Gold: '72 Lakers

as Himself

2012

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

as Himself

1987

Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft

Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft

2021

Unraveling George

as Self

2025

Jerry West: The Logo

as Self (archive footage)

2026

TV Appearances

Bill Russell: Legend

Bill Russell: Legend

as Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1960-74

2023

Basketball: A Love Story

Basketball: A Love Story

as Self

2018

They Call Me Magic

They Call Me Magic

as Self

2022

Goliath

Goliath

as Self

2023

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

as Self - General Manager/Head Coach

2022

Shaq

Shaq

as Self

2022

Celtics City

Celtics City

as Self

2025

Arli$$

Arli$$

as Jerry West

1996