Marques Johnson Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Stats, Movies

Marques Kevin Johnson is an American former professional basketball player and character actor, widely recognized as a five-time NBA All-Star and one of the premier small forwards of his era.

Primarily known for his dynamic play with the Milwaukee Bucks from 1977 to 1984, he earned the inaugural John R. Wooden Award in college at UCLA and later transitioned into acting with memorable roles in films like White Men Can’t Jump (1992).

Marques Johnson
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Marques Kevin Johnson
Stage Name:	Marques Johnson
Born:	8 February 1956 (age 70 years old)
Place of Birth:	Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	2.01 m
Parents:	Jeff Johnson, Baasha Johnson
Siblings:	4
Spouse:	Sabrina Sheran
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Kris Johnson, Josiah Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Moriah Johnson, Cyrus Johnson, Marques Johnson Jr. (deceased), Jasmine Johnson, Shiloh Johnson
Occupation:	Former basketball player, character actor, basketball analyst
Net Worth:	$5-10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Marques Kevin Johnson, born on 8 February 1956 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States, moved with his family to South Los Angeles, California at age five. He was born to schoolteachers Jeff Johnson and assistant basketball coach at Crenshaw High School, and Baasha Johnson. He is one of 5 children and only son of his parents.

He attended Crenshaw High School, where he was named Los Angeles City Section Player of the Year, and played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), winning the 1975 NCAA championship and the inaugural Wooden Award in 1977. His ethnicity is African American, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Marques Kevin Johnson began his professional career after being selected third overall in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He quickly became a star, earning All-Star honors and leading the team in scoring and versatility during their competitive 1980s era, while also playing for the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors before retiring in December 1989. His smooth, high-flying style as a small forward helped redefine positional play and earned him widespread acclaim.

Major achievements include five NBA All-Star selections, All-NBA honors, and induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Post-retirement, he transitioned into acting with roles in White Men Can’t Jump, Blue Chips, Dark City, and The Gambler, while working as a broadcaster and analyst, notably for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has also written screenplays and remained involved in basketball commentary and youth development.

Marques Kevin Johnson‘s later work includes ongoing roles as a television analyst and occasional acting appearances, alongside family-oriented public engagements. His legacy endures through pioneering on-court achievements, influence on future generations of versatile forwards, and bridging sports with entertainment in American culture.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @olskool888
• Twitter Handle: @olskool888

Personal Life

Marques Kevin Johnson is married to Sabrina Sheran. The couple has several children, including sons Kris, Josiah, Joshua, Moriah, and Cyrus Johnson, as well as daughters Jasmine and Shiloh; tragically, their son Marques Johnson Jr. drowned in a swimming pool accident as a toddler in 1987.

Johnson has been open about past struggles with substance abuse and has maintained sobriety for over two decades while crediting family as his foundation.

Filmography

• White Men Can’t Jump (1992)
• Blue Chips (1994)
• Speechless (1994)
• Dark City (1998)
• The Gambler (2014)

Net Worth

Marques Kevin Johnson has an estimated net worth of $5-10 million USD, primarily accumulated through his NBA playing career across the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Clippers, and Golden State Warriors, supplemented by broadcasting and analyst work for the Bucks. Additional income sources include acting roles, endorsements, public appearances, and media projects developed over his decades in sports and entertainment.