John Salley

Overview

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Acting
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Birthday
May 16, 1964 (61 years old)

John Salley

Known For

Why on Earth
1h 15m
Movie 2022

Why on Earth

Travel the globe to experience the vital connection between humans, animals, and our planet through stunning, rarely before seen footage which exposes the effects that deforestation and the illegal trade of threatened and endangered species have on elephants, lions, sharks, orangutans, and more. By caring for these beautiful animals, we begin a healing process that will eventually help us all.

Sneakerella
1h 51m
Movie 2022

Sneakerella

When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
0h 55m
TV Show 2022

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.

Biography

John Thomas Salley (born May 16, 1964, height: 6'11") is an American former professional basketball player, talk show host, actor and producer. He was the first player in NBA history to win championships with three franchises, as well as the first player in the NBA to win a championship in three different decades. He is an actor and producer, known for Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Bad Boys (1995) and Black Dynamite (2009). He also has appeared on TV shows including Malcolm and Eddie as well as hosting VH1's Basketball Wives and the second season of Couples Retreat.