Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships. Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive team and was the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2008. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he led the NBA in scoring during two seasons, ranks fourth on the league's all-time regular season scoring and fourth on the all-time postseason scoring list. Bryant is the first guard in NBA history to play at least 20 seasons.
At 34 years and 104 days of age, Bryant became the youngest player in league history to reach 30,000 career points. He became the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history on February 1, 2010 when he surpassed Jerry West. During his third year in the league, Bryant was chosen to start the All-Star Game, and he would continue to be selected to start that game for a record 18 consecutive appearances until his retirement. His four All-Star MVP Awards are tied with Bob Pettit for the most in NBA history. At the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, he won gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team. In 2018, Bryant won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for his film Dear Basketball.
He died on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash outside of Calabasas, California, at the age of 41.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.385 |
| Birthday | 1978-08-23 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Also Known As | Kobe Bean Bryant, The Black Mamba, |
2009
Kobe Doin' Work
6.5/20
A documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day of the 2008 NBA playoffs.
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Kobe Doin' Work
2003
1 Love
3.667/3
From the Academy Award-winning director of When We Were Kings comes this enthralling tribute to the timeless power and magic of basketball.
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1 Love
2022
Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul
7.073/48
Years after serving time for betting on games he officiated, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy revisits the scandal that shook up the league.
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Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul
2023
The Legend of the 81-Point Game
6.2/4
Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Earnin...
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The Legend of the 81-Point Game
2022
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
0/0
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and...
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022
Kobe - Una storia italiana
6.5/37
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Kobe - Una storia italiana
2000
The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special
6.5/2
A promotional concert/behind the scenes special for the American release of Pokémon: The Movie 2000.
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The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special
2012
I Am Bruce Lee
7.627/157
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's...
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I Am Bruce Lee
2015
Queen Vee
0/0
Violet Palmer is one of the best officials in the NBA - male or female. Players, family, and her fellow zebras attest to her excellence, and game foot...
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Queen Vee
2008
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
7.9/36
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standar...
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
2002
2001-2002 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
0/0
At the beginning of the 2001-02 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were the two-time defending champions... at the end, they were an NBA DYNASTY! The...
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2001-2002 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
2010
2009-2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
10/1
In the 2010 season, one challenger after another tried to knock the Los Angeles Lakers off their NBA throne. But in the end, the Lakers reigned suprem...
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2009-2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
2011
When They Were Young
0/0
Every NBA star can tell you exactly how they felt on the day they were drafted. It’s a time of anticipation and excitement as they are about to fulfil...
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When They Were Young
2022
The Book of Kobe Bryant
0/0
The Book of Kobe Bryant is an original, full-length documentary centered around the life and career of the late basketball legend. It is made up of fo...
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The Book of Kobe Bryant
2009
2008-2009 NBA Champions - Los Angeles Lakers
9/2
In a blockbuster performance deserving of Hollywood, the Los Angeles Lakers added the latest sequel to their championship legacy behind their leading...
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2008-2009 NBA Champions - Los Angeles Lakers
2011
Jack and Jill
4.4/2212
Jack Sadelstein, a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit...
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Jack and Jill
2013
Nash
6.5/4
This coming of age documentary chronicles the life of NBA All Star Steve Nash as he tries to navigate his way through the somewhat toils of profession...
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Nash
2009
Michael Jackson Memorial
8/18
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
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Michael Jackson Memorial
2003
Born To Ball
0/0
Raise up on 'em . . . and drop it like it's hot! Cross 'em up and leave your man on his heels, then take it straight down the middle and smash on 'em...
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Born To Ball
2016
Kobe's Farewell Game
0/0
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Kobe's Farewell Game
2022
The Redeem Team
7.4/157
Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team’s quest fo...
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The Redeem Team
2024
Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant
6/1
Recount the achievements—some personal, some professional, and many halted—of an NBA legend before his untimely death.
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Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant
2015
Kobe: The Interview
0/0
The hour-long documentary is a portrait of a basketball artist as an older man. In a longform discussion, Bryant and Ahmad Rashad walk back through Ko...
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Kobe: The Interview
2015
Kobe Bryant's Muse
7.8/29
Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped s...
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Kobe Bryant's Muse
2004
2003-2004 NBA Champions - Detroit Pistons
0/0
The underdog Detroit Pistons shocked the basketball world by defeating the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers (led by superstars Kobe Bryant and Shaqu...
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2003-2004 NBA Champions - Detroit Pistons
2020
Kobe: Life Of A Legend
0/0
What goes into making a legend' In the world of sports few names are as synonymous with the game that they played as Kobe Bryant and basketball. Simpl...
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Kobe: Life Of A Legend
2014
Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot
7.346/52
This documentary chronicles the life story of the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki and his inspiring journey from Germany to superstardom in the NBA.
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Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot
2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
7.013/80
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2003
The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
10/1
If you’re a fan of basketball, or if you’re from New York City, you have heard about Rucker Park, the legendary sports center in Harlem. Stephon Marbu...
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The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
2015
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
8.5/155
Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while al...
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
2017
Dear Basketball
7.2/248
An animated telling of Kobe Bryant's titular poem, signaling his retirement from the sport that made his name.
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Dear Basketball
2015
Daddy's Home
6.296/3420
The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when thei...
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Daddy's Home
2010
2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
8/1
Relive the Lakers stirring run to glory on this action-packed recap of the 2010 NBA Finals. You’ll get the inside story of the NBA champs with exclusi...
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2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
2019
Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story
6.6/6
In the world of professional sports, no American athlete ever came back from a mental health disorder....until Ron Artest, now known to the world as M...
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Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story
2001
2000-2001 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
0/0
When the 2001 season began, many expected the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as NBA Champions. But few could have predicted just how arduous their road...
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2000-2001 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
2000
1999-2000 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
0/0
As they entered the 1999-2000 season, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed destined for greatness. After a season-long journey that tested their resolve as m...
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1999-2000 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
2005
One Love Volume 1: The Game, The Life
0/0
One Love features the top NBA All-Stars of the day and gives the viewer a clear view of how they got to the top of the basketball world.
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One Love Volume 1: The Game, The Life
2020
ATS with Kobe Bryant
0/0
SHOWTIME Sports’ new podcast ALL THE SMOKE WITH MATT BARNES AND STEPHEN JACKSON features an in-depth sit-down interview with the late NBA legend Kobe...
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ATS with Kobe Bryant
2020
LA Originals
7/42
Photographer Estevan Oriol and artist Mister Cartoon turned their Chicano roots into gritty art, impacting street culture, hip hop and beyond.
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LA Originals
2020
Kobe Bryant: The Death of a Legend
5/1
An ABC News partnered with ESPN Special following NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who were among nine dead in a helicopter crash i...
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Kobe Bryant: The Death of a Legend
2013
NB90s
0/0
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1990s, including Michael Jordan's all-conquering Chicago Bulls, possibly the greatest draft class ever, a...
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NB90s
2021
Tony Parker: The Final Shot
7.1/65
The background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.
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Tony Parker: The Final Shot
2020
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story
0/0
By depicting real-life witnesses and actual evidence in a courtroom setting, American Trial will tell the story of the trial that may have occurred ha...
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2021
The Day Sports Stood Still
6.033/15
The story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. This sports documentary is a chronicl...
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2021
Be Legendary: A Devin Booker Documentary
0/0
The journey of Devin Booker is one of loyalty and patience. After years of being under the radar, receiving little national recognition due to playing...
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Be Legendary: A Devin Booker Documentary
2021
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
7.5/2
A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the...
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Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2020
Legends of The Court
0/0
Throughout the years, the NBA has developed many stars that have gone on to do incredible things. Some of the biggest stars from the sport; Michael Jo...
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Legends of The Court
2006
Kobe‘s 81 Points Game
10/1
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Kobe‘s 81 Points Game
2024
The Life & Times of Kobe Bryant
0/0
"The Life & Times of Kobe Bryant" is an original, full-length documentary that takes the viewer on the ultimate journey through the legendary career o...
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The Life & Times of Kobe Bryant
2025
Eight on Eight
0/0
The stories of 8 individuals & the lasting impact the late Kobe Bryant had on their lives.
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Eight on Eight
2017
Jalen Vs. Everybody
0/0
Follows former NBA star and current TV personality Jalen Rose as he juggles his career responsibilities with the challenges of being a single dad.
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Jalen Vs. Everybody
2013
Lenny Cooke
6.8/12
In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and...
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Lenny Cooke
2015
Spike Lee's Lil' Joints: Italian Imports
0/0
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Spike Lee's Lil' Joints: Italian Imports
2016
2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
0/0
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit for the first time in NBA Finals history and brought the city of Cleveland their first championship sin...
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2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie
2026
Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
6.5/13
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brot...
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Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
2014
Winner Stays
0/0
A group of friends plays a casual match with the rule "winner stays on".
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