John Salley
Acting1964Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
John Thomas Salley (born May 16, 1964, height: 6'11") is an American former professional basketball player, talk show host, actor and producer. He was the first player in NBA history to win championships with three franchises, as well as the first player in the NBA to win a championship in three different decades.
He is an actor and producer, known for Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Bad Boys (1995) and Black Dynamite (2009). He also has appeared on TV shows including Malcolm and Eddie as well as hosting VH1's Basketball Wives and the second season of Couples Retreat.
Known For
Acting History
2025
The Jennifer Hudson Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
2024
2023
All American
TVas John Salley• 1 eps
Name That Tune
TVas Self - Contestant• 1 eps
2022
Sneakerella
as Darius King
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
TVas Self• 3 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
MTV Couples Retreat
TVas Self - Advisor• 8 eps
2020
The Last Dance
TVas Self• 2 eps
2019
Rodman: For Better or Worse
as Self - Pistons Teammate 1986-92
L.A.'s Finest
TVas Fletcher• 11 eps
2018
Nappily Ever After
as Tyson Edwards
I Feel Bad
TVas Josh• 1 eps
2016
Jane the Virgin
TVas John• 1 eps
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
2014
Bad Boys
as Self
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race
TVas Self - Guest Judge• 1 eps
2011
NB80s
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Black Dynamite
as Kotex
Confessions of a Shopaholic
as D. Freak
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
TVas Self• 1 eps
Celebrity Ghost Stories
TVas Self• 1 eps
2006
Rescue Me
TVas Tall Guy• 1 eps
2005
2004
Mr. 3000
as Self
Hair Show
as Himself
Coast to Coast
as Clifford Wordsworth
Miss USA
TVas Self - Judge• 1 eps
2003
2002
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as The Wizard
Girlfriends
TVas Byron• 1 eps
Arli$$
TVas John Salley• 1 eps
Baby Bob
TVas Darnell Dixon• 1 eps
2001
2000
The Ultimate Christmas Present
as Crumpet the Elf
7th Heaven
TVas John Salley• 1 eps
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
TVas NBA Player• 1 eps
1999
A Fare to Remember
Executive Producer
1998
V.I.P.
TVas John Salley• 1 eps
Hollywood Squares
TVas Self - Panelist• 10 eps
1997
The Daily Show
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
1996
Eddie
as Nate Wilson
1995
Bad Boys
as Hacker "Fletcher"
1989
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness
as Self - Detroit Pistons