Joe Louis

Joe Louis

Deceased · Born: May 13, 1914 · Died: Apr 12, 1981

Known For

Spirit of YouthSpirit of Youth
Joe Louis: America's Hero... BetrayedJoe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed
This Is the ArmyThis Is the Army
Johnny at the FairJohnny at the Fair

Personal Details

Height6' 2"
BornMay 13, 1914 Lafayette, Alabama, USA
Spouse

  • Martha Jefferson

    ( Mar 17, 1959 to Apr 12, 1981 )

  • Rose Morgan

    ( Dec 25, 1955 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Marva Trotter Louis

    ( Sep 24, 1935 to Mar 27, 1945 )

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.

Career

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1975
Rickles
Rickles
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1970
The Phynx
The Phynx as Joe Louis
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1947
Johnny at the Fair
Johnny at the Fair
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1943
This Is the Army
This Is the Army as Joe Louis
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1938
Spirit of Youth
Spirit of Youth as Joe Thomas
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2021
Keep Punching: The Present Meets the Past
Keep Punching: The Present Meets the Past
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2012
Black Wings
Black Wings
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2008
Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed
Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed
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Tyson
Tyson
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1995
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
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1992
Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
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1975
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
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1970
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
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The Super Fight
The Super Fight
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1955
The Square Jungle
The Square Jungle
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1946
Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ
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1944
The Negro Soldier
The Negro Soldier