Movies:
* Space Jam (1996): He appears as himself in this iconic basketball movie, playing alongside Michael Jordan and other NBA stars.
* The Love Guru (2008): He appears as himself, briefly featured as a guest on a fictional sports talk show.
Television:
* The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1992): He made a cameo appearance in the episode "The Fresh Prince Gets a Job."
* Frasier (1995): He appears as himself, playing a basketball game against the radio station's team.
* Arrested Development (2004): He appears as himself in the episode "The Model Home," offering basketball tips to Michael Bluth.
* SportsCenter (various): He has appeared in several segments and commercials for ESPN's popular sports program.
* Saturday Night Live (1996): He appeared in a skit with Tim Meadows.
He has also appeared in several documentaries, including "Hakeem Olajuwon: The Dream" (2016).
While Hakeem Olajuwon's appearances in these projects were often brief, they showcased his humor and charisma outside the basketball court.