Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson

Actor

Williston, North Dakota, USA
September 17, 1945

Biography

Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five NBA championships under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He also holds the NBA record for the most combined championships, winning a total of 13 as a player and a coach.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
2026Nominee

Best Performance

Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom

Michael Jordan to the Max
2000Winner

Best Performance

Michael Jordan to the Max

Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul
2022Nominee

Best Performance

Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul

Career Highlights

Rodman: For Better or Worse
2019Highlight

Best Performance

Rodman: For Better or Worse

Michael Jordan: His Airness
1999Highlight

Best Performance

Michael Jordan: His Airness

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