Solomon Hughes: Biography in Details
Who Is Solomon Hughes?
Solomon Hughes is an American educator, basketball player, and actor. He is popularly known for playing the role of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the American sports drama television series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.
Moreover, he is also a basketball player who is known for playing in several basketball leagues including the United States Basketball League, the American Basketball Association, and a professional basketball league in Mexico.
Solomon Hughes- Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Solomon Hughes was born on February 28, 1979, in Orange County, California, USA. As of 2024, he is 44 years old. His full name is Solomon Young Hughes.
He is American by nationality and his ethnicity is Afro-American. Similarly, his birth sign is Pisces.
Moreover, he was born to his mother Barbara Hughes, and a father Ronald Hughes. His father also played basketball at California State University, Fullerton, and used to be a professor of sociology there. There is no info about his siblings.
Speaking about his educational background, he received a BA in Sociology and an MA in Education from the University of California. Later, he earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Policy Studies from the University of Georgia in 2013.
Solomon Hughes-Professional Life, Careers
Talking about his career, in 1997, he graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, where he played on the basketball team.
He signed a letter of intent to play for Tulane University when he was 17 years old but ultimately decided not to enroll there. As a result, he was banned from playing NCAA basketball for two years.
Similarly, he spent the 1997-98 school year at Fork Union Military Academy before joining the California Golden Bears at the University of California, Berkeley, where he practiced despite being ineligible.
Moreover, on November 3, 1998, Hughes regained his eligibility after appealing to the NCAA and played his first game with the Golden Bears that night. He was a team captain for four years.
During his basketball career, Hughes played for various teams including the Harlem Globetrotters for 13 games. He also attempted to join the National Basketball Association in 2003.
Additionally, he played professionally in other basketball leagues including the United States Basketball League, the American Basketball Association, and a professional basketball league in Mexico.
Apart from basketball, he is also involved in an acting career. He portrayed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. It was his debut acting role, and he played the legendary athlete for a total of 17 episodes across two seasons. Unfortunately, the show was ultimately canceled, with the second season finale serving as the series finale.
Solomon Hughes-Net Worth, Salary
Talking about his earnings, he has earned a good amount of money as an educator, athlete, and actor. As of 2024, his estimated net worth is around $1.5 million.
Most of his earnings are from his acting career, movies, television series, and other business ventures. The info about his salary is under review.
Rumors, Controversy
Solomon Hughes has not been involved in controversy till now. He keeps his personal life private and has kept himself away from scandals and rumors. He ignores the activities that affect his career and image.
Body Features Height, Weight
He has maintained a good body shape and stands at a decent height. He has a height of 6 feet 11 inches and weighs around 102kg. Similarly, he has black hair and brown color eyes.
The info about his full body measurements such as biceps size, chest size, dress size, and shoe size is under review.
Social Media
He is active on Instagram where he has more than 7.2k followers. however, he is not active on Twitter and Facebook.
Solomon Hughes’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February | Wednesday |
| 2025 | February | Friday |
| 2026 | February | Saturday |
| 2027 | February | Sunday |
| 2028 | February | Monday |