Joe Louis

Born: 1914-05-13

Considered by many as the greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the sport's history. Lewis appeared in a number of TV shows and films often playing himself.


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This Is the Army

as Joe Louis
Released: 1943-08-14

In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank....

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The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-10-30

Fight alongside Sylvester Stallone as he creates a brand-new director's cut of Rocky IV: ROCKY...

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The Phynx

as Joe Louis
Released: 1970-03-06

A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in...

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1975-08-06

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American...

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Joe Palooka, Champ

as Himself
Released: 1946-05-26

After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh...

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Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2008-02-23

An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American...

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Rickles

as uncredited
Released: 1975-11-19

Various comedy sketches with the Master of Insults, Don Rickles.

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The Square Jungle

as Himself
Released: 1955-12-30

Grocery clerk Eddie Quaid, in danger of losing his father to alcoholism and his girl Julie...

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Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

as Himself (Archival Footage)
Released: 1995-01-01

The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates...

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Easy to Get

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1947-07-10

U.S. Army training film about avoiding venereal disease, intended primarily for Black servicemen.

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a.k.a. Cassius Clay

as Himself (Archival Footage)
Released: 1970-11-03

The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a...

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Boxing's Greatest Champions

as uncredited
Released: 1995-03-27

Boxing Writers of America select the best fighters of all time in each weight division, leading...

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Med krut i nävarna

as uncredited
Released: 1969-06-23

"Powerful Fists" - Depicts Swedish heavy-weight professional boxer Ingemar Johansson's career...

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Johnny at the Fair

as uncredited
Released: 1947-01-01

At the Canadian National Exhibition, a young boy gets separated from his parents and meets some...

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Spirit of Youth

as Joe Thomas
Released: 1938-04-01

The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.

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Quincy, M.E.

as Joe Louis
First aired: 1976-10-03

Quincy, M.E. is an American television series from Universal Studios pert in several of the...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self
First aired: 1950-09-10

The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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It Takes a Thief

as Prizefighter
First aired: 1968-01-09

Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States...

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Terra X-History

as Self (archiveFootage)
First aired: 2000-10-29

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General Electric Theater

as Joe Louis
First aired: 1953-02-01

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...

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