O. J. Simpson

actor • producer

Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024) was an American football player, actor, and broadcaster. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills, and is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. Once a popular figure wi...

Born: July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, California, USA

Died: April 10, 2024 (age 76)

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Known For

6.3

The Towering Inferno

Movies & TV Credits

87 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson Limited Series	7.3	Actor	Self (archive footage)(4 Episodes)	2025
TMZ Presents \| O.J.: How He Really Did It Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2024
The Menendez Brothers Movie	7.2	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2024
Most Famous Murder: The O.J. Simpson Trial Movie	6.8	Actor	Himself (Archival)	2024
The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson Limited Series	7.2	Actor	Self (archive footage) - Nicole's Husband	2024
The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson Limited Series	7.2	Actor	Self (archive footage)(4 Episodes)	2024
O.J. Simpson: Blood, Lies & Murder TV Special	6.7	Actor	Self	2023
Killer Sally Limited Series	6.9	Actor	Self - Acquitted of Double Homicide (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2022
The Problem with Jon Stewart TV Show	7.1	Actor	Self (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2021
When Ruby Wax Met... TV Show	8.2	Actor	Self (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2021
OJ25 TV Show	8.3	Actor	—(25 Episodes)	2020
Tiger King TV Show	7.3	Actor	Self (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2020
Dark Side of the Ring TV Show	8.5	Actor	—(1 Episode)	2019
Basketball: A Love Story TV Show	7.4	Actor	Self (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2018
O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession? Movie	6.4	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2018
O.J.: Guilty in Vegas Movie	6.0	Actor	Himself (archive footage)	2017
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered TV Show	8.0	Actor	Self (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2017
O.J.: Made in America Limited Series	8.7	Actor	Self (archive footage)(5 Episodes)	2016
BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime TV Show	8.5	Actor	Self (archive footage)(1 Episode)	2016
The Secret Tapes of the O.J. Case: The Untold Story Movie	7.0	Actor	Self	2015
O.J. Speaks: The Hidden Tapes Movie	6.7	Actor	Himself (archive footage)	2015
2012: Time for Change Movie	6.7	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2010
History of the Buffalo Bills Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2009
Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2006
Juiced TV Special	3.0	Actor	Himself	2006
Bamboozled Movie	6.8	Actor	Self (archive footage)(uncredited)	2000
Absolutely 100% Guilty Movie	9.2	Actor	Himself	1999
O.J. Simpson: The Interview Movie	6.5	Actor	Self	1996
Ruby Wax Meets... TV Show	7.1	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1996
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult Movie	6.3	Actor	Nordberg	1994
O.J. Fitness: Minimum Maintenance Fitness for Men Movie	3.1	Actor	Himself	1994
Fall from Grace: O.J.'s Last Run Movie	2.7	Actor	Self (archive footage)	1994
C.I.A. Code Name: Alexa Movie	4.5	Actor	Nick Murphy	1992
No Place to Hide Movie	4.9	Actor	Allie Wheeler	1992
Adventures in Wonderland TV Show	7.6	Actor	O.J. Simpson(1 Episode)	1992
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Movie	6.8	Actor	Nordberg	1991
The Record Breakers Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	1991
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed TV Special	6.9	Actor	Self	1990
Monday Night Madness Movie	—	Actor	Self	1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary TV Special	6.6	Actor	Self	1989
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Movie	7.7	Actor	Nordberg	1988
Back to the Beach Movie	6.2	Actor	Man At Airport (uncredited)	1987
Student Exchange Movie	5.8	Actor	Soccer Coach	1987
1st & Ten TV Show	6.3	Actor	T.D. Parker(67 Episodes)	1984
Hambone and Hillie Movie	4.7	Actor	Tucker	1983
Cocaine and Blue Eyes Movie	4.9	Actor	Michael Brennen	1983
Cocaine and Blue Eyes Movie	4.9	Production	Executive Producer	1983
Late Night with David Letterman TV Show	7.3	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1982
Entertainment Tonight TV Show	3.4	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1981
Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood Movie	4.4	Actor	Joe Gallagher	1981
Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood Movie	4.4	Production	Executive Producer	1981
Detour to Terror Movie	4.2	Actor	Lee Hayes	1980
Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's Movie	7.3	Actor	Self (archive footage)	1980
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story Movie	4.9	Actor	Self	1980
Detour to Terror Movie	4.2	Production	Executive Producer	1980
Firepower Movie	5.0	Actor	Catlett	1979
Wide World of Sports: 1970's A Decade in Review Movie	—	Actor	(archive footage)	1979
Goldie and the Boxer Movie	5.1	Actor	Joe Gallagher	1979
Superstunt II Movie	7.4	Actor	Self	1979
Goldie and the Boxer Movie	5.1	Production	Executive Producer	1979
Mickey's 50 Movie	7.8	Actor	Self	1978
Capricorn One Movie	6.6	Actor	Cmdr. John Walker	1977
A Killing Affair Movie	5.1	Actor	Woodrow York	1977
Roots Limited Series	8.2	Actor	Kadi Touray(1 Episode)	1977
Killer Force Movie	5.2	Actor	Alexander	1976
The Cassandra Crossing Movie	6.1	Actor	Haley	1976
Saturday Night Live TV Show	7.8	Actor	Self - Host(1 Episode)	1975
The Towering Inferno Movie	7.1	Actor	Jernigan	1974
The Klansman Movie	5.5	Actor	Garth	1974
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose Movie	5.9	Actor	Self	1974
Why? Movie	5.4	Actor	The Athlete	1973
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour TV Show	6.9	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1971
Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law TV Show	6.7	Actor	Simms(1 Episode)	1971
Monday Night Football TV Show	9.2	Actor	Running Back(8 Episodes)	1970
The Dream of Hamish Mose Movie	6.3	Actor	—	1969
Medical Center TV Show	6.9	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1969
Here's Lucy TV Show	6.7	Actor	O.J. Simpson(1 Episode)	1968
The Name of the Game TV Show	7.4	Actor	Gas Chamber Prison Guard (uncredited)(1 Episode)	1968
It Takes a Thief TV Show	7.3	Actor	Airplane Passenger (uncredited)(1 Episode)	1968
Ironside TV Show	6.8	Actor	Onlooker (uncredited)(1 Episode)	1967
Dragnet 1967 TV Show	7.5	Actor	Potential Recruit (uncredited)(1 Episode)	1967
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Show	8.3	Actor	Self(3 Episodes)	1962
The Merv Griffin Show TV Show	6.4	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1962
The Mike Douglas Show TV Show	6.9	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1961
The Magical World of Disney TV Show	8.1	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1954
The Ed Sullivan Show TV Show	7.7	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1948
Detective Tom Lange And The O.J. Simpson Case (Part 1) Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	—

O. J. Simpson

Known For

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

The Towering Inferno

Movies & TV Credits