Dwight Howard
Known For
Acting
Born
1985-12-08 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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.
Most Known For
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Self
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant
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as Dwight Howard
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
The Masked Singer
as Self
The Masked Singer
as Octopus
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
Never Have I Ever
as Dwight Howard
The Cleveland Show
Liv and Maddie
as Bernard
The Suite Life on Deck
as Himself
Pair of Kings
as The Cook
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as Self - Contestant
The Odd Couple
as Dwight Howard
Mighty Med
as The Great Defender
Somebody Feed Phil
as Self
Free Birds
as Cold Turkey (Voice)
I Can See Your Voice
The Three Stooges
as Dwight Howard
Crime Scene Kitchen
as Self - Guest Judge