Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Height
213 cm (7'0")
Nationality
Weight
245 kg (540 lbs)
Sport
Basketball
Languages
German
Parents
Jörg-Werner Nowitzki, Helga Nowitzki
Residences
Bavaria, Dallas, Würzburg
Education
Q2202679
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < German
Popularity
Tier B -- 70,645 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
Year 1978 →
Zodiac
Year of the Horse, sign of Gemini
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (8)
B
All-NBA Team
WON
S
Best Male Athlete ESPY Award
WON
S
Best NBA Player ESPY Award
WON
B
Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
WON
Biography
Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German former professional basketball player who is a special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), he is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time and is considered by many to be the greatest European player of all time. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. In 2023, Nowitzki was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dirk Nowitzki?
Dirk Nowitzki is 47 years old, born on .
Where was Dirk Nowitzki born?
Dirk Nowitzki was born in Würzburg.
What movies or shows has Dirk Nowitzki been in?
Dirk Nowitzki has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nowitzki. The Perfect Shot (2014).
Where can I find more information about Dirk Nowitzki?
You can find more about Dirk Nowitzki on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
