Jack Dempsey

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.

Known For

Requiem for a Heavyweight

as Himself

What's My Line?

as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Off Limits

as Jack Dempsey

The Prizefighter and the Lady

as Promoter

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

Big City

as Jack Dempsey

Ways to Strength and Beauty

Stars Over Broadway

as Himself

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)