Dikembe Mutombo
Biography
Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo was a Congolese-American former professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association. Outside basketball, he has become well known for his humanitarian work. He passed away on September 30, 2024 due to brain cancer.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Dikembe Mutombo (voice)
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Dikembe Mutombo
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Himself
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Dikembe Mutombo
Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self - Georgetown Alum & NBA Hall of Famer
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Coyner
A basketball star is booted out of the NBA when his on-court antics go too far, so he poses as a woman and joins the WUBA.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
A powerful chronicle of the extraordinary life of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. Through rare interviews with teammates, coaches, and family, the film captures Dikembe’s journey from his humble beginnings in Congo to his immense impact on and off the basketball court.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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, and the arrival of Vinsanity. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.