Jack Dempsey
Biography
Jack Dempsey works in acting. Born June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado, USA. Died May 31, 1983. Archytele tracks 32 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 (1995) as Himself (Archival Footage)
- Babe Ruth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend (1990) as himself
- Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights (1988)
- Boxing's Greatest Knockouts (1987)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dempsey (1983) Book
- Fight of the Century (1971) as Self
- The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena (1964) as Self
- Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer (1964)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) as Himself
- Damn Citizen (1958) as Reporter
- Off Limits (1952) as Jack Dempsey
- The Name's the Same (1951)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Golden Twenties (1950) as Self (archive footage)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Birth of a Champion (1939) as Self
- Big City (1937) as Jack Dempsey
- Stars Over Broadway (1935) as Himself
- Sweet Surrender (1935)
- The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933) as Promoter
- Mr. Broadway (1933) as Jack Dempsey
- A Dozen Socks (1927) as Jack Dempsey
- Ways to Strength and Beauty (1925)
- Fight and Win (1924) as Tiger Jack O'Day
- All's Swell on the Ocean (1924) as Tiger Jack O'Day
- Will He Conquer Dempsey? (1923) as Self
- The Battle of the Century (1921)
- The Adventures of Daredevil Jack (1920) as Jack Derry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Dempsey best known for?
Jack Dempsey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962), Off Limits (1952), What's My Line? (1950).
When and where was Jack Dempsey born?
Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado, USA. They passed away on May 31, 1983.
How many credits does Jack Dempsey have?
Jack Dempsey has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1998.
What is Jack Dempsey's background in cinema and television?
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 exce...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) as Himself — aged about 67
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 55
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 53
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 67
- Off Limits (1952) as Jack Dempsey — aged about 57
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