• Charles Barkley is a 55-year-old African-American retired professional basketball player and sports analyst.
• He was denied a place on the varsity team in high school due to his size, but quickly developed and earned a starting position.
• He was selected 5th overall in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
• He has been married to Maureen Blumhardt since 1989 and they have one daughter.
• His net worth is close to $40 million and his height is 6ft 6ins (1.98m).
Known for movies
Look Who’s Talking Now (1993)
as Himself
The NBA on TNT (2015)
as Himself – Studio Analyst
Michael Jordan: Air Time (1993)
as Himself
Listen Up! Charles Barkley with Ernie Johnson (2002)
as Host
Short Info
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Date Of Birth | February 20, 1963 |
| Spouse | Maureen Blumhardt, Charles Barkley |
| Mark | Bald Head |
| Fact | Doing color commentary for TNT [2002] |
Who is Charles Barkley?
Born Charles Wade Barkley under the sign of Pisces on the 20th of February 1963 in Leeds, Alabama USA, Charles is a 55-year-old African-American retired professional basketball player (power forward) and a sports analyst. Also nicknamed ‘Chuck’, ‘Sir Charles’ and ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’, he is best known for his highly significant presence in the NBA over the course of 16 years, during which time he established himself as one of the most dominant power forwards in American basketball history. He has had a number of successes as both a player and an analyst in his often lucrative NBA career since 1984.
Early Life: High School Years
Charles was raised apparently an only child in his birthplace by his parents of unknown names and professions. His interest in basketball developed at a very early age, and he was already intent on becoming a great player upon starting at Leeds High School in his hometown, where he was at the time denied a place on the varsity team and was instead listed as a reserve, due to the fact that he was 5ft 10ins (1.78m) tall and weighed 220lbs (100kg). Later on, Barkley experienced quick development during the summer, and returned to school at 6ft 4ins (1.93m), thus earning a starting position on the varsity team as a senior. His average points per game were 19.1 and his rebounds 17.9, while he also helped his team establish a 26-3 record that took them to the semifinals, at which point he scored 26 points versus Alabama’s most highly recruited player named Bobby Lee Hurt. Having witnessed his performance, Auburn University’s head coach Sonny Smith decided to recruit Charles, and he thus enrolled there following his matriculation in 1981.
Pre-Career: College Years
Barkley spent three seasons playing collegiate basketball at Auburn University. He had issues with maintaining proper weight, but that didn’t stop him from excelling as a sportsman, and he thus led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in rebounding all three years. He made up for his lack of height and excess body weight with various crowd pleasing moves on the court, which helped him become seen as any other great player with proper body measurements.
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Eventually, thanks to his habit to not pass the ball after rebounding and instead dribble over to the opposite end of the court and finish with a slam dunk, he earned the aforementioned nickname ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’. He played in the center position during his college years, even though he was shorter than the average center. He eventually became a member of Auburn University’s All-Century team, and still holds its record for career field goal percentage at 62.6%. Over the three years, he averaged 14.8 points per game, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.7 blocks. While still in college in 1984, he participated in the NCAA Tournament, after which he finished with 23 points per game on 80% field goal shooting, as well as 17 rebounds, 14 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
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Career: 76ers, Suns and Rockets
Charles never actually finished college, having left in his final year to enter the 1984 NBA Draft. He was selected 5th overall in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers, two picks after the Chicago Bulls took the (eventually) legendary Michael Jordan. The team’s coach helped Charles learn how to manage his weight, and condition himself properly prior to a game. As a result, he averaged 14.0 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in the regular season and was given a berth on the All-Rookie Team. The top three seasons in his career all occurred during his time with the 76ers, with his-career high PPG being 28.3 in the 1987-1988 season, while in the 1986-1987 season, he had a career-high of 14.6 rebounds per game. On July 17 1992, he passed over to the Phoenix Suns instead of the Los Angeles Lakers, as the 76ers pulled out of the deal. In the 1992-1993 season, Charles helped set the best NBA record for the Suns of 62-20, while he also achieved his career-high 5.1 assists per game. He remained there until the 1996-1997 season, at which point he moved to the Houston Rockets. In his very first game in this team, he recorded a career-high 33 rebounds. Since the end of the 1999-2000 season, he has been retired and working as an analyst for “Inside the NBA.”
Love Life: Married to Maureen Blumhardt
As for Barkley’s romantic involvements, he has been married to Maureen Blumhardt since the 9th of February 1989. Though Charles is yet to get a son, he and his wife have a daughter named Christiana Barkley, who was born in the same year as their wedding. The family lives together in in Scottsdale, Arizona – there hasn’t been any controversy surrounding his marriage.
What is Charles Barkley’s Net Worth?
Net worth is close to $40 million, made largely as a basketball player and then an analyst, mostly as one of the most accomplished power forwards in NBA history.
Posted by Charles Barkley on Sunday, April 1, 2012
Body Measurements
His height is 6ft 6ins (1.98m) and his current weight is 251lbs (114kg). His hair is pitch dark (although he is now generally bald) and his eyes are dark brown.
General Info
| Full Name | Charles Barkley |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Date Of Birth | February 20, 1963 |
| Height | 1.98 m |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Profession | Announcer, Author, Basketball player, Sports analyst, Spokesperson |
| Education | Auburn University, Leeds High School |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Maureen Blumhardt, Charles Barkley |
| Children | Christiana Barkley, Christiana Barkley |
| Parents | Charcey Glenn, Frank Barkley |
| Siblings | John Glenn Barkley, Darryl Barkley |
Accomplishments
| Awards | NBA Most Valuable Player Award, All-NBA Team, NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, NBA All-Rookie Team, Best NBA Player ESPY Award, Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, Outstanding Performance by an Athlete in Entertainment ESPY Award, Sports Emmy Award for Outstandi… |
| Movies | NBA Hardwood Classics: Superstars Collection, On the Shoulders of Giants, The March Hare, NBA Hardwood Classics: Charles Barkley: Sir Charles |
| TV Shows | Costas Now, Chappelle’s Show, Inside the NBA |
Social profile links
Marks
| # | Marks / Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | His frequent use of the word “Terrible” |
| 2 | Bald Head |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on Kevin Durant’s shooting abilities] I just don’t think you can win a championship shooting jumpers |
| 2 | [defending corporal punishment] Whipping – we do that all the time. |
| 3 | We’re brainwashed into thinking if you’re not a thug or an idiot, you’re not black enough. |
| 4 | One reason ck people are] never going to be successful as whole is because of other black people. |
| 5 | Just because you say something doesn’t make it controversial, and it doesn’t make you a bad person. We’re not all supposed to think alike. |
| 6 | I’m a mad dog whose only concern is winning. |
| 7 | I’m not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Doing color commentary for TNT [2002] |
| 2 | Arrested on suspicion of DUI on December 31, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. |
| 3 | Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Ma. on September 8, 2006. Other inductees included Dominique Wilkins and Joe Dumars. |
| 4 | His best friend is Michael Jordan. They were born only three days apart. |
| 5 | Only player on the original U.S. Olympic “Dream Team” of 1992 whose NBA team finished the previous season with a losing record and out of the playoffs. |
| 6 | Member of the 1992 (Dream Team) and 1996 gold medal US Basketball team. |
| 7 | Played 16 seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers (1984-1985 to 1991-1992), Phoenix Suns (1992-1993 to 1995-1996), and Houston Rockets (1996-1997 to 1999-2000). |
| 8 | Wore number 34, his college number, for most of his career with Philadelphia and Phoenix, but switched to 32 in his last season (1991-1992) with the 76ers as a tribute to Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who was forced to retire before that season due to being HIV positive. |
| 9 | Shortest player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounding, in 1986-1987. |
| 10 | Nearly made the 1984 US Olympic basketball team, but was cut on the final day by coach Bob Knight for making snide remarks about Coach Knight “wearing his granddaddy’s shoes.” |
| 11 | Played three seasons at Auburn University before leaving early for the NBA draft. |
| 12 | Attended Leeds High School in Leeds, Alabama, a small suburb just outside of Birmingham. One of their outdoor basketball courts carries the name “Charles Barkley Court” in his honor. |
| 13 | NBA MVP with the Suns in 1993, led them the NBA finals |
| 14 | He was voted one of the NBA’s fifty greatest players of all time. |
| 15 | Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Announced that he would enter the Hall as a Philadelphia 76er. |
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons | 2016 | TV Series | |
| With a Kiss | 2016 | TV Movie | |
| Suits | 2015 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| In Depth with Graham Bensinger | 2014 | TV Series | |
| Thunderstruck | 2012/I | Charles Barkley | |
| The Bernie Mac Show | 2005 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| Clerks | 2000-2001 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| Jackie’s Back! | 1999 | TV Movie | Charles Barkley |
| Arli$$ | 1999 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| V.I.P. | 1998 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| He Got Game | 1998 | Charles Barkley | |
| Space Jam | 1996 | Charles Barkley | |
| Martin | 1995 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| Forget Paris | 1995 | Charles Barkley | |
| Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper | 1992 | TV Series | Charles Barkley |
| Hot Shots! | 1991 | Charles Barkley | |
| Santa Barbara | 1984 | TV Series | Bartender (1991) |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike & Mike | 2012-2016 | TV Series | Himself – Basketball Hall of Famer / Himself – TNT NBA Analyst / Himself – Turner Sports |
| A Tribute to David Levy: Newhouse Mirror Awards | 2016 | Documentary | Himself |
| Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story | 2016 | Documentary | |
| The Dunk King | 2016 | TV Series | Himself – Judge |
| In Depth with Graham Bensinger | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| IHeartRadio Music Awards 2016 | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself – Commentator |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Inside the NBA | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Conan | 2010-2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself |
| The NBA on TNT | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Studio Analyst |
| Good Morning America | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| 2015 NBA All Star All Style | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself – Judge |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest |
| CNN Newsroom | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – NBA Hall of Famer |
| Open Court | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Bo, Barkley and the Big Hurt | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Analyst, NBA on TNT (segment “Basketball Bedlam”) |
| Moments of NCAA March Madness | 2014 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| 2014 MTV Movie Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Himself – Cameo #46 |
| NCAA College Basketball: Michigan State at Michigan | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself – Analyst |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1994-2014 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest / Musical Guest |
| On the Money | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| The Price Is Right | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Contestant |
| The Dream Team | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| Saturday Night Live | 1993-2012 | TV Series | Himself – Host / Various / Shaquille O’Neal |
| The Daily Show | 2002-2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Roll Tide/War Eagle | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| NBA Hardwood Classics | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| H8R | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Feherty | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Rome Is Burning | 2008-2011 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Alone with Rome / TNT NBA Analyst |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2005-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| NCAA Final Four | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself |
| World’s Dumbest | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1997-2011 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself |
| On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| Lopez Tonight | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Shaq vs | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pardon the Interruption | 2004-2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2008-2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Mo’Nique Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Jay Leno Show | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself |
| With All Due Respect | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2008-2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| 2009 World Series of Poker | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 2006-2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Stand Up to Cancer | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Infanity | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Sports Unfiltered with Dennis Miller | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| NFL Monday Night Football | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Broadcast Booth Guest |
| The Montel Williams Show | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| ESPN 25: Who’s #1? | 2004-2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| ESPN Outside the Lines | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Chappelle’s Show | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| 17th Annual American Century Championship | 2006 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| 2006 MTV Movie Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Costas Now | 2005 | TV Series | Himself – Panelist / Himself |
| Today | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| ESPN SportsCentury | 2001-2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| 16th Annual American Century Championship | 2005 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| CMI: The Chris Myers Interview | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Real Time with Bill Maher | 2003-2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tiger: The Authorised DVD Collection | 2004 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Year of the Yao | 2004 | Documentary | Himself |
| Crossover | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| A League of Ordinary Gentlemen | 2004 | Documentary | Himself |
| 2003 NBA All-Star Game | 2003 | TV Special | Himself – Studio Analyst |
| Cedric the Entertainer Presents | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Listen Up! Charles Barkley with Ernie Johnson | 2002 | TV Series | Host |
| Ultimate Jordan | 2001 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
| Jeopardy! | 2001 | TV Series | Himself – Celebrity Contestant |
| ESPY Awards | 2000 | TV Special | |
| WWE Raw | 2000 | TV Series | Himself – Audience Member |
| Tuesday Night with Ahmad | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| Michael Jordan: His Airness | 1999 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad | 1996 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| 1996 NBA All-Star Game | 1996 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1995 NBA All-Star Game | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Word | 1994 | TV Series | Himself |
| 1994 NBA All-Star Saturday | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself – Analyst |
| Look Who’s Talking Now | 1993 | Himself | |
| Michael Jordan: Air Time | 1993 | Video documentary | Himself |
| 1993 NBA All-Star Game | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
| Marathon | 1992 | Documentary | Himself |
| Barcelona 1992: Games of the XXV Olympiad | 1992 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| 1992 NBA All-Star Game | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
| The NBA Dream Team | 1992 | Video documentary | Himself |
| 1991 NBA All-Star Game | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1990 NBA All-Star Game | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
| NBA Superstars | 1990 | Video documentary | Himself |
| 1989 NBA All-Star Game | 1989 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1988 NBA All-Star Game | 1988 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1987 NBA All-Star Game | 1987 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1984 NBA Draft | 1984 | TV Movie | Himself – 5th Overall Pick |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | |
| 2012 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | |
| 2011 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | |
| 2010 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | |
| 2008 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | |
| 2004 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
