O.J. Simpson was in more than 30 movies and shows. Here's where to stream some of them

O.J. Simpson may have been one of the most controversial professional athletes in the country, but he was also an experienced actor.

Simpson’s family announced that the former football player died at 76 after battling prostate cancer.

The 1995 murder trial in which Simpson was accused of and acquitted in the killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown sparked waves of documentaries about the trial and was what he was most famous for.

But Simpson also acted in many TV shows and movies in between his football stardom days and the trial.

Here’s a roundup of where you can stream some of the TV shows and movies starring O.J. Simpson and documentaries and docuseries that chronicle his famous trial.

How did O.J. Simpson die?

Simpson was reportedly diagnosed with prostate cancer and NBC Sports reported he was undergoing chemotherapy. Simpson himself debunked rumors he was in hospice with a post to X: "Hospice? Hospice? No, I am not in any hospice. I don’t know who put that out there,” he said. “All is well.”

In his final post on Feb. 11, he thanked fans for their well wishes.

"Hey, let me take a moment to say thank you to all the people who reached out to me," he said from poolside in Las Vegas. "My health is good. Obviously, I'm dealing with some issues."

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What movies, TV shows did O.J. Simpson appear in?

According to IMDB, Simpson appeared in roughly 37 movies and shows during his career.

Medical Center (1969)

In his first credited role, Simpson played a character he was familiar with, an All-American football player named Bru Wiley, in season one’s episode “Longest Ten Yards.” But when he is the top draft choice of the pros, he gets sick.

The hospital drama is currently unavailable to stream.

The Klansman (1974)

For his first major movie role, Simpson appeared in the drama film based on the 1967 book of the same name by William Bradford Huie. He plays the role of Garth, a black man who embarks on a one-man terror campaign against the Klan after his friend is murdered.

Where to stream: Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, and fuboTV

Where to rent or purchase: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu

The Towering Inferno (1974)

His second movie of the year, the disaster movie was the highest-grossing movie of the year and saw eight Academy Award nominations. The plot centers around a massive fire that breaks during an office opening party. Simpson plays the role of Harry Jernigan, the chief security officer.

Where to rent or purchase: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu

Capricorn One (1978)

Simpson played one of three astronauts who fake a space mission to the public after their rocket has a mechanical failure. However, a journalist attempts to reveal their conspiracy.

Where to stream: Hulu

Where to rent or purchase: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu

Firepower (1979)

The British thriller film was directed by Michael Winner and starred Sophia Loren, James Coburn, and Eli Wallach, alongside Simpson. He played the role of Coburn’s right-hand man, Catlett. While the film received poor reviews, Simpson’s performance was still praised by critics and audience members.

Where to stream: fuboTV

Where to rent or purchase: Amazon Prime Video

1st & Ten (1984 -1991)

For his first television regular role, Simpson appeared in 67 episodes of the comedy which focused on the lives of the "California Bulls" (a fictional professional football team) and the organization's players.

The show is currently unavailable to stream.

'The Naked Gun' franchise (1988 - 1991)

In his most memorable role, Simpson played Detective Nordberg in the "Naked Gun" comedy films, which saw him engage in plenty of slapstick opposite star Leslie Nielsen. Simpson appeared in all three movies from 1988 to 1994; the third and final film was released the year before his murder trial.

Where to stream: Max Amazon Channel or Max

Where to rent or purchase: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu.

Is ‘O.J.: Made in America’ on Amazon Prime?

‘O.J.: Made in America’ is a 2016 five-part series that aired on ABC and ESPN and is regarded by some as one of the best documentaries of all time. It won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in February 2017 at the 89th Academy Awards and is still the longest film to ever receive an Oscar win or nomination (it’s close to eight hours altogether).

The documentary covers the rise of O.J. as one of the most famous American football stars to play the game and the events leading up to his acquittal for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Lyle Goldman.

Where to stream: Hulu, ESPN, and SlingTV

Where to rent or purchase: Fandango, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play Movies

Where can I watch Investigation Discovery’s O.J. Simpson documentary?

“OJ: Trial of the Century” is an Investigation Discovery TV movie that aired in 2014.

The documentary mainly focuses on the murder trial and investigation into the deaths of Simpson’s ex-wife and Ronald Goldman.

Where to stream: Discovery Plus

Where can I watch ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story?'

“The People v. O.J. Simpson” is a 10-episode docudrama starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Simpson, David Schwimmer as Simpson’s friend and lawyer Robert Kardashian and Sarah Paulson as public defense attorney Marcia Clark.

The entire cast is star-studded and it includes a performance from John Travolta as Robert Shapiro, one of Simpson’s other lawyers. Ryan Murphy, the mind behind “American Horror Story” and “Scream Queens,” directed the show.

“The People v. O.J. Simpson” was the first installment of three “American Crime Story” limited series. The other two that have aired since its release address the assassination of Gianni Versace and former president Bill Clinton’s impeachment.

Where to stream: Hulu, Google Play Movies

Where to rent or purchase: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: OJ Simpson movies to know and how to watch and stream them