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Jerry West(1938-2024)

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Jerry West
They Call Me Magic: Season 1
Play trailer1:38
They Call Me Magic (2022)
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Jerry West was born on 28 May 1938 in Chelyan, West Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Uncle Drew (2018), Arli$$ (1996) and Vince's Places (2022). He was married to Karen West and Martha Jane Kane. He died on 12 June 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMay 28, 1938
DiedJune 12, 2024(86)
BornMay 28, 1938
DiedJune 12, 2024(86)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Lisa Leslie, Reggie Miller, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Erica Ash, Nick Kroll, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Rel Howery, Nate Robinson, and Kyrie Irving in Uncle Drew (2018)
Uncle Drew
5.8
  • Jerry West
  • 2018
Arli$$ (1996)
Arli$$
7.1
TV Series
  • Jerry West
Vince Carter in Vince's Places (2022)
Vince's Places
8.6
TV Series
  • Actor
Legends of the Lane (2022)
Legends of the Lane
5.0
Short
  • Actor
  • 2022

Credits

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Actor

  • Legends of the Lane (2022)
    Legends of the Lane
    5.0
    Short
    • 2022
  • Vince Carter in Vince's Places (2022)
    Vince's Places
    8.6
    TV Series
    • 2022
  • Lisa Leslie, Reggie Miller, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Erica Ash, Nick Kroll, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Rel Howery, Nate Robinson, and Kyrie Irving in Uncle Drew (2018)
    Uncle Drew
    5.8
    • Jerry West
    • 2018
  • Arli$$ (1996)
    Arli$$
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Jerry West
    • 1997

Videos1

They Call Me Magic: Season 1
Trailer 1:38
They Call Me Magic: Season 1

Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • May 28, 1938
    • Chelyan, West Virginia, USA
  • Died
    • June 12, 2024
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(Undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Karen WestMay 28, 1978 - June 12, 2024 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Michael West
  • Parents
      Cecile West
  • Relatives
      David West(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Xarelto blood thinner treatment for atrial fibrillation
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    The NBA logo is based on a silhouette image of Jerry West.
  • Trademarks
      Critical split second thinking
  • Nicknames
    • Zeke from Cabin Creek
    • Mr. Clutch
    • The Logo

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