Joe Louis
Born
May 13, 1914
Died
April 12, 1981 (66 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Lafayette, Alabama, USA
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'
Self (archive footage)
2021

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Self (archive footage)
2008

Terra X History
Self (archiveFootage) · (1 episode)
2000
Hitler's Forgotten Victims
Self (achive footage)
1997

Boxing's Greatest Champions
1995

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
Himself (Archival Footage)
1995
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
(Archive Footage)
1985

Quincy, M.E.
Joe Louis · (1 episode)
1976

Rickles
1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1975

a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Self (archive footage)
1970

The Phynx
Joe Louis
1970

Med krut i nävarna
1969

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1968

It Takes a Thief
Prizefighter · (1 episode)
1968
Der Sport-Spiegel
Self · (1 episode)
1963

The Square Jungle
Himself
1955

General Electric Theater
Joe Louis · (1 episode)
1953

The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self · (1 episode)
1950

What's My Line?
Self · (1 episode)
1950

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1948

The Fight Never Ends
1948

Easy to Get
Self (archive footage)
1947

Johnny at the Fair
1947

Joe Palooka, Champ
Himself
1946

This Is the Army
Joe Louis
1943
The Brown Bomber
Self
1939

Spirit of Youth
Joe Thomas
1938
Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
Self
1936