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Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson

Birthday: 1945-09-17 | Place of Birth: Williston, North Dakota, USA

Philip Douglas Jackson (born September 17, 1945) 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 NBA championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973.[1] 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
2022
The Book of Kobe Bryant

as    Self

2022
Shaq

as    Self

2022
Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul

as    Self (archive footage)

2021
2020
The Last Dance

as    Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989-98

2014
When the Garden Was Eden

as    Himself

2010
Jordan Rides the Bus

as    Himself

2010
Stag Night

as    Train Driver

2009
Kobe Doin' Work

as    Self

2003
1 Love

as    Himself

2000
Michael Jordan to the Max

as    Self

1999