Joe Louis

Personal Info

Birthday

May 13, 1914

Day of Death

1981-04-12

(66 years old)

Place of Birth

Lafayette, Alabama, USA

Joe Louis

Biography

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.

Known For

Quincy, M.E.

It Takes a Thief

General Electric Theater

This Is the Army

Spirit of Youth

The Phynx

Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

Filmography

2021
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
as Self (archive footage)
1997
Hitler's Forgotten Victims
as Self (achive footage)
1995
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
as Himself (Archival Footage)
1985
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
as (Archive Footage)
1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
1970
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self (archive footage)
The Phynx
as Joe Louis
1955
The Square Jungle
as Himself
1947
Easy to Get
as Self (archive footage)
1946
Joe Palooka, Champ
as Himself
1943
This Is the Army
as Joe Louis
1939
The Brown Bomber
as Self
1938
Spirit of Youth
as Joe Thomas
1936
Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
as Self