Biography
Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. (born November 15, 1995), also known by the initialed nickname KAT, is a Dominican-American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns was named to the Dominican Republic national team as a 16-year-old. He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves and went on to be named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2015–16 season. He has received three All-Star selections. Towns also won the 2021–22 NBA Three-Point Contest.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — Karl-Anthony Towns
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What Men Want (2019) — Self
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Guest
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Velma (2023) — Handsome Jock (voice)
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High Flying Bird (2019) — Interviewee
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self - Guest
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National Champions (2021) — Karl-Anthony Towns
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Big City Greens (2018) — Wizard Williams / Ricky Stork (voice)
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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) — KAT
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Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015) — Himself
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The Day Sports Stood Still (2021) — Self
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) — Self - Contestant
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Saturday Night's Main Event XLV (2026) — KAT
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Rudy Gobert N°27 (2023)
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Jalen Brunson: The Man Who Saved the New York Knicks (2026) — Himself (Archive Footage)
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Untitled New York Knicks Documentary — Himself
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Kevin Hart: Cold as Balls - Best of the Best (2018) — Self
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On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2026) — Self - Guest