Jack Dempsey
Known For
Acting
Born
1895-06-24 in Manassa, Colorado, USA
Died
1983-05-31
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked as tenth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was inducted into The Ring's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1951.
Most Known For
What's My Line?
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
The Name's the Same
Big City
as Jack Dempsey
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Himself
Off Limits
as Jack Dempsey
Damn Citizen
as Reporter
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Golden Twenties
as Self (archive footage)
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
Fight of the Century
as Self
Ways to Strength and Beauty
Stars Over Broadway
as Himself
Mr. Broadway
as Jack Dempsey
The Prizefighter and the Lady
as Promoter
All's Swell on the Ocean
as Tiger Jack O'Day
The Adventures of Daredevil Jack
as Jack Derry
Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
as Himself (Archival Footage)