John Thompson
Acting•Born September 2, 1941•Died August 30, 2020 (age 78)•Washington, D.C., United States of America
Biography
John Robert Thompson Jr. (September 2, 1941 – August 30, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and college basketball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas men's team. He became the first African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship in basketball when he led the Hoyas to the NCAA Division I national championship in 1984. Thompson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
Known For
Basketball: A Love Story
2018•TV Series•
7.3
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992•TV Series•
6.7
Like Mike
2002•Movie•
6.1
He Got Game
1998•Movie•
6.7
The 6th Man
1997•Movie•
6.1
Requiem for the Big East
2014•Movie•
7.0
Perfect Upset: The 1985 Villanova vs. Georgetown NCAA Championship
2005•Movie•
10.0
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021•Movie•
7.5
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdaySeptember 2, 1941
Day of DeathAugust 30, 2020
Place of BirthWashington, D.C., United States of America
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