Wilton Norman Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American basketball player. A 7'1" center, Chamberlain played for the Kansas Jayhawks, Harlem Globetrotters, Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. He holds numerous NBA records such as averaging 50 points per game in a season and scoring 100 points in a single game. Chamberlain is widely considered the most dominant player of his era (alongside rival Bill Russell) and among the greatest players in basketball history.

Wilt Chamberlain

Acting Born August 21, 1936 – Died October 12, 1999 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Wilton Norman Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American basketball player. A 7'1" center, Chamberlain played for the Kansas Jayhawks, Harlem Globetrotters, Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. He holds numerous NBA records such as averaging 50 points per game in a season and scoring 100 points in a single game. Chamberlain is widely considered the most dominant player of his era (alongside rival Bill Russell) and among the greatest players in basketball history.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

The Commish

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self (uncredited)

Basketball: A Love Story

Self (archive footage)

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Self

Any Given Sunday

Visitor in Locker Room (uncredited)

Conan the Destroyer

Bombaata

Goober and the Ghost Chasers

Jerry West: The Logo

Self (Archive Footage)

The Great Muppet Caper

Basketballer (uncredited)