Joe Louis
Known for Acting · 29 credits
- Born
- 1914-05-13
- Died
- 1981-04-12
- Place of birth
- Lafayette, Alabama, USA
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
TV Shows (9)

Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Joe Louis

What's My Line?
1950
as Self

The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self

The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self

It Takes a Thief
1968
as Prizefighter

Terra X History
2000
as Self (archiveFootage)
Der Sport-Spiegel
1963
as Self

General Electric Theater
1953
as Joe Louis
Movies (20)

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

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

The Phynx
1970
as Joe Louis

Rickles
1975
Hitler's Forgotten Victims
1997
as Self (achive footage)

This Is the Army
1943
as Joe Louis

The Square Jungle
1955
as Himself

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

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
1995
as Himself (Archival Footage)

Spirit of Youth
1938
as Joe Thomas

Easy to Get
1947
as Self (archive footage)

Joe Palooka, Champ
1946
as Himself

Johnny at the Fair
1947
Boxing Barmy
1996

Boxing's Greatest Champions
1995

Med krut i nävarna
1969

The Fight Never Ends
1948
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
1988
Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
1936
as Self
The Brown Bomber
1939
as Self
About 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. With 29 credits spanning from 1936 to 2008, Joe Louis has appeared in 20 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joe Louis Movies
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) — as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed (2008) — as Self (archive footage)
- The Phynx (1970) — as Joe Louis
- Rickles (1975)
- Hitler's Forgotten Victims (1997) — as Self (achive footage)
Where to Watch Joe Louis Films
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