Portrait of Joe Louis

Joe Louis

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, May 13 1914
Birthplace: Lafayette, Alabama, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 12 1981
Joe Louis is 66 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 2021
Poster of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 2008
Poster of Hitler's Forgotten Victims
Hitler's Forgotten Victims
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in Hitler's Forgotten Victims as 'Self (achive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1997
Poster of Boxing's Greatest Champions
Boxing's Greatest Champions
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in Boxing's Greatest Champions
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 27 1995
Poster of Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 as 'Himself (Archival Footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in Larry Holmes vs. David Bey as '(Archive Footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1985
Poster of Rickles
Rickles
Joe Louis was 61 in Rickles
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Joe Louis was 61 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of a.k.a. Cassius Clay
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Joe Louis was 56 in a.k.a. Cassius Clay as 'Himself (Archival Footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1970
Poster of The Phynx
The Phynx
Joe Louis was 55 in The Phynx as 'Joe Louis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1970
Poster of Med krut i nävarna
Med krut i nävarna
Joe Louis was 55 in Med krut i nävarna
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 23 1969
Poster of The Square Jungle
The Square Jungle
Joe Louis was 41 in The Square Jungle as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1955
Poster of The Return of Gentleman Jim
The Return of Gentleman Jim
Joe Louis was 40 in The Return of Gentleman Jim as 'self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1955
Poster of The Fight Never Ends
The Fight Never Ends
Joe Louis was 33 in The Fight Never Ends
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1948
Poster of Easy to Get
Easy to Get
Joe Louis was 33 in Easy to Get as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1947
Poster of Johnny at the Fair
Johnny at the Fair
Joe Louis was 32 in Johnny at the Fair
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947
Poster of Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Louis was 32 in Joe Palooka, Champ as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1946
Poster of This Is the Army
This Is the Army
Joe Louis was 29 in This Is the Army as 'Joe Louis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1943
Poster of The Brown Bomber
The Brown Bomber
Joe Louis was 25 in The Brown Bomber as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1939
Poster of Spirit of Youth
Spirit of Youth
Joe Louis was 23 in Spirit of Youth as 'Joe Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1938
Poster of Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
Joe Louis was 22 in Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Terra X History
Terra X History
Joe Louis would have been no older than 66 in Terra X History as 'Self (archiveFootage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 29 2000
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Joe Louis was 62+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Joe Louis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Joe Louis was 54+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Joe Louis was 53+ in It Takes a Thief as 'Prizefighter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of Der Sport-Spiegel
Der Sport-Spiegel
Joe Louis was 48+ in Der Sport-Spiegel as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1963
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Joe Louis was 38+ in General Electric Theater as 'Joe Louis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Joe Louis was 36+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Joe Louis was 35+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Joe Louis was 34+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948