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Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

Acting

Born June 24, 1895 · Manassa, Colorado, USA

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 h…

Known For · 31 titles

The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962
What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
The Name's the Same

The Name's the Same

1951
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983
Sports on the Silver Screen

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997
Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962
Ways to Strength and Beauty

Ways to Strength and Beauty

1925
Stars Over Broadway

Stars Over Broadway

1935
Fight and Win

Fight and Win

1924
The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena

The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena

1964
Off Limits

Off Limits

1952
Fight of the Century

Fight of the Century

1971
Big City

Big City

1937
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights

Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights

1988
Boxing's Greatest Knockouts

Boxing's Greatest Knockouts

1987
Damn Citizen

Damn Citizen

1958
The Prizefighter and the Lady

The Prizefighter and the Lady

1933
Mr. Broadway

Mr. Broadway

1933
The Golden Twenties

The Golden Twenties

1950
All's Swell on the Ocean

All's Swell on the Ocean

1924
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists

Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists

1998
The Adventures of Daredevil Jack

The Adventures of Daredevil Jack

1920
A Dozen Socks

A Dozen Socks

1927
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

1995
Sweet Surrender

Sweet Surrender

1935
The Battle of the Century

The Battle of the Century

1921
Babe Ruth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Babe Ruth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

1990
Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

1964
Will He Conquer Dempsey?

Will He Conquer Dempsey?

1923
The Birth of a Champion

The Birth of a Champion

1939