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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
198 cm (6'6")
Nationality
Weight
96 kg (212 lbs)
Sport
Basketball
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Spouse
Vanessa Bryant (2001-2020)
Children
4 children: Bianka Bella Bryant, Capri Bryant, Gianna Bryant, Natalia Bryant
Parents
Joe Bryant, Pam Bryant
Residences
Lower Merion Township, Newport Beach, Reggio Calabria
Education
Lower Merion High School, School of the Woods – Montessori
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Japanese (神戸)
Popularity
Tier S -- 402,431 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 30
Career
Career spanning 8 years (2009-2017)
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Horse, sign of Leo
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (1)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
2018
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Biography
Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in the sport's history, Bryant won five NBA championships and was an 18-time All-Star, four-time All-Star MVP, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), two-time NBA Finals MVP, and two-time scoring champion. He ranks fourth in league all-time regular season and postseason scoring. Bryant was posthumously named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021 and was a two-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as a player in 2020 and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team in 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Kobe Bryant?
Kobe Bryant was born on and passed away on at the age of 41.
Where was Kobe Bryant born?
Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia.
What movies or shows has Kobe Bryant been in?
Kobe Bryant has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dear Basketball (2017), Kobe Doin' Work (2009).
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