May 13, 1914
April 12, 1981 (66 years old)
Lafayette, Alabama, USA
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.
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
as Self (archive footage)
Hitler's Forgotten Victims
as Self (achive footage)
Boxing's Greatest Champions
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
as Himself (Archival Footage)
Rickles
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self (archive footage)
The Phynx
as Joe Louis
Med krut i nävarna
The Square Jungle
as Himself
The Fight Never Ends
Johnny at the Fair