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.
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Filmography
all 32
self 26
Movies 22
TV Shows 10
Self (archive footage)
![The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/683343-the-making-of-rocky-vs-drago-by-sylvester-stallone.jpg)
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' (2021)
Movie
Self
![Black Wings](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/352919-black-wings.jpg)
Black Wings (2012)
Movie
Self
![Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66208-joe-louis-america-s-hero-betrayed.jpg)
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed (2008)
Movie
Self (archiveFootage)
![Terra X-History](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/467135-zdf-history.jpg)
Terra X-History (2000)
TV
Self (achive footage)
![Hitler's Forgotten Victims](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Hitler's Forgotten Victims (1997)
Movie
![Boxing's Greatest Champions](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/416564-boxing-s-greatest-champions.jpg)
Boxing's Greatest Champions (1995)
Movie
Self
![Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (1995)
Movie
Himself (Archival Footage)
![Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/81947-kings-of-the-ring-history-of-heavyweight-boxing-1919-1990.jpg)
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 (1995)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
![Malcolm X](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/9079-malcolm-x.jpg)
Malcolm X (1992)
Movie
4.5
(Archive Footage)
![Larry Holmes vs. David Bey](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey (1985)
Movie
Joe Louis
![Quincy, M.E.](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23824-quincy-m-e.jpg)
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
TV
5.85
Self
![Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton III](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton III (1976)
Movie
![Rickles](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/549289-rickles.jpg)
Rickles (1975)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
![Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/62159-brother-can-you-spare-a-dime.jpg)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
Movie
Himself (Archival Footage)
![a.k.a. Cassius Clay](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/159208-a-k-a-cassius-clay.jpg)
a.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970)
Movie
Joe Louis
![The Phynx](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/64178-the-phynx.jpg)
The Phynx (1970)
Movie
Self / Boxer
![Med krut i nävarna](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/376566-med-krut-i-navarna.jpg)
Med krut i nävarna (1969)
Movie
Self - Guest
![The Dick Cavett Show](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/142206-the-dick-cavett-show.jpg)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Prizefighter
![It Takes a Thief](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/37751-it-takes-a-thief.jpg)
It Takes a Thief (1968)
TV
3.5
Self
![Der Sport-Spiegel](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Der Sport-Spiegel (1963)
TV
Himself
![The Square Jungle](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/60326-the-square-jungle.jpg)
The Square Jungle (1955)
Movie
Joe Louis
![General Electric Theater](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/120272-general-electric-theater.jpg)
General Electric Theater (1953)
TV
Self
![The Colgate Comedy Hour](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/137524-the-colgate-comedy-hour.jpg)
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
TV
Self - Mystery Guest
![What's My Line?](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/389112-what-s-my-line.jpg)
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Self
![The Ed Sullivan Show](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/77704-the-ed-sullivan-show.jpg)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
6
Self
![Easy to Get](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/594026-easy-to-get.jpg)
Easy to Get (1947)
Movie
![Johnny at the Fair](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/164399-johnny-at-the-fair.jpg)
Johnny at the Fair (1947)
Movie
Himself
![Joe Palooka, Champ](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/252701-joe-palooka-champ.jpg)
Joe Palooka, Champ (1946)
Movie
Joe Louis
![This Is the Army](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/109101-this-is-the-army.jpg)
This Is the Army (1943)
Movie
Self
![The Brown Bomber](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
The Brown Bomber (1939)
Movie
Joe Thomas
![Spirit of Youth](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/108751-spirit-of-youth.jpg)
Spirit of Youth (1938)
Movie
Self - Audience Member
![CBS Sports Spectacular](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/376483-cbs-sports-spectacular.jpg)
CBS Sports Spectacular
TV
Ratings
Average 5.16
Based on 122 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1938
1950
1970
1969
2021
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1914-05-13
Deathday1981-04-12 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceLaFayette, United States of America
Height188-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesMichigan Boulevard Garden Apartments, United States of America
AwardsLegionnaire of Legion of Merit, Associated Press Athlete of the Year, Congressional Gold Medal
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