Joe Louis
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.
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
as Self (archive footage)Fight alongside Sylvester Stallone as he creates a brand-new director's cut of Rocky IV: ROCKY...
Movie pageThis Is the Army
as Joe LouisIn WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank....
Movie pagea.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Himself (Archival Footage)The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a...
Movie pageThe Square Jungle
as HimselfGrocery clerk Eddie Quaid, in danger of losing his father to alcoholism and his girl Julie...
Movie pageThe Phynx
as Joe LouisA rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in...
Movie pageBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American...
Movie pageJoe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
as Self (archive footage)An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American...
Movie pageKings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
as Himself (Archival Footage)The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates...
Movie pageRickles
as uncreditedVarious comedy sketches with the Master of Insults, Don Rickles.
Movie pageSpirit of Youth
as Joe ThomasThe story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
Movie pageMed krut i nävarna
as uncredited"Powerful Fists" - Depicts Swedish heavy-weight professional boxer Ingemar Johansson's career...
Movie pageThe Return of Gentleman Jim
as selfGentleman Jim Corbett (George Montgomery) returns in 1947 to fight Joe Louis (played by Louis...
Movie pageJohnny at the Fair
as uncreditedAt the Canadian National Exhibition, a young boy gets separated from his parents and meets some...
Movie pageJoe Palooka, Champ
as HimselfAfter losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh...
Movie pageEasy to Get
as Self (archive footage)U.S. Army training film about avoiding venereal disease, intended primarily for Black servicemen.
Movie pageBoxing's Greatest Champions
as uncreditedBoxing Writers of America select the best fighters of all time in each weight division, leading...
Movie pageThe Fight Never Ends
as uncreditedJoe Louis, portraying himself, is a good influence on a group of Harlem youths who are tempted...
Movie pageQuincy, M.E.
as Joe LouisLos Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
TV Show pageThe Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
TV Show pageWhat's My Line?
as Self - Mystery GuestFour panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...
TV Show pageThe Ed Sullivan Show
as SelfThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
TV Show pageThe Colgate Comedy Hour
as SelfThe Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC...
TV Show pageIt Takes a Thief
as PrizefighterConvicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States...
TV Show pageGeneral Electric Theater
as Joe LouisGeneral Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...
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