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

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

30 October 2021

The Colgate Comedy Hour

10 September 1950

The Phynx

6 March 1970

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

6 August 1975

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2021	The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'	Self (archive footage)
2008	Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed	Self (archive footage)
2000	Terra X History	Self (archiveFootage)
1997	Hitler's Forgotten Victims	Self (achive footage)
1995	Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990	Himself (Archival Footage)
1995	Boxing's Greatest Champions
1985	Larry Holmes vs. David Bey	(Archive Footage)
1976	Quincy, M.E.	Joe Louis
1975	Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?	Self (archive footage)
1975	Rickles
1970	The Phynx	Joe Louis
1970	a.k.a. Cassius Clay	Himself (Archival Footage)
1969	Med krut i nävarna
1968	It Takes a Thief	Prizefighter
1968	The Dick Cavett Show	Self - Guest
1963	Der Sport-Spiegel	Self
1955	The Square Jungle	Himself
1955	The Return of Gentleman Jim	self
1953	General Electric Theater	Joe Louis
1950	What's My Line?	Self - Mystery Guest
1950	The Colgate Comedy Hour	Self
1948	The Ed Sullivan Show	Self
1948	The Fight Never Ends
1947	Johnny at the Fair
1947	Easy to Get	Self (archive footage)
1946	Joe Palooka, Champ	Himself
1943	This Is the Army	Joe Louis
1939	The Brown Bomber	Self
1938	Spirit of Youth	Joe Thomas