Archie Moore
Known for: Acting
Born: December 12, 1913 in Benoit, Mississippi, USA - Died: December 8, 1998
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
Showing 24 of 24 titles
The Fortune Cookie
Mr. Jackson
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Jim
The Hanged Man
Xavier
Breakheart Pass
Carlos
And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore
Self
The Outfit
Packard
My Sweet Charlie
Morgan
When We Were Kings
Self
Cutter
Ray Brown
The Carpetbaggers
Jedediah
Penitentiary II
Himself
Boxing's Greatest Champions
Self
The ABC of Archie Moore
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Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
Boxing Barmy
Family Affair
Batman
Everett Bannister
Perry Mason
Jason Sparks
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Art Linkletter's House Party
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Buddy
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Guest
Shane
Dan
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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