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Archie Moore

Biography

Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American catch wrestler and professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (1952 – 1962). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport, competing from 1935 to 1963. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, he was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, training Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Bob Foster, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Earnie Shavers and James Tillis.

Known For

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
My Sweet Charlie
My Sweet Charlie
Cutter
Cutter
The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers

Filmography

1996 When We Were Kings
as Self
1995 Boxing's Greatest Champions
as Self
1982 Penitentiary II
as Himself
1975 Breakheart Pass
as Carlos
1973 The Outfit
as Packard
1972 Cutter
as Ray Brown
1970 My Sweet Charlie
as Morgan
1967 And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore
as Self
1966 The Fortune Cookie
as Mr. Jackson
1966 Family Affair
as
1966 Shane
as Dan
1966 Batman
as Everett Bannister
1964 The Hanged Man
as Xavier
1964 The Carpetbaggers
as Jedediah
1963 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Buddy
1960 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
as Jim
1957 Perry Mason
as Jason Sparks
1957 Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1956 The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Guest
1952 Art Linkletter's House Party
as