Marvin Hagler
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 24, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- March 13, 2021
- Active Years
- 1962–2021 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Marvelous Marvin Hagler was an American professional boxer and film actor born on May 23, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey. He competed in boxing from 1973 to 1987 and reigned as the undisputed champion of the middleweight division from 1980 to 1987. During his career, he defeated eleven fighters for the title, made twelve successful title defenses, and achieved fifty-two knockout wins out of 62 career wins, alongside three losses and two draws. His birth name was Marvin Nathaniel Hagler, and he legally changed his name to Marvelous. Hagler passed away on March 13, 2021, at the age of 66.
Career overview
Marvin Nathaniel Hagler, also known as Marvelous Marvin Hagler, was an American professional boxer and film actor. Born on May 23, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey, Hagler competed in boxing from 1973 to 1987. During his career, he achieved 62 wins, with 52 of those victories coming by way of knockout, alongside three losses and two draws. He reigned as the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, a period spanning six years and seven months. This tenure represents the longest active reign of the last century for an undisputed middleweight champion. Throughout this time, he defeated eleven fighters for the title, with ten of those victories occurring by knockout, and completed twelve successful title defenses. Hagler holds the highest knockout percentage among all undisputed middleweight champions at 78 percent.
In addition to his boxing career, Hagler worked as a film actor. His professional profile includes 17 known credits. He passed away on March 13, 2021, at the age of 66. His legal name change to Marvelous Marvin Hagler occurred in 1982, a process that also brought his birth year to public attention.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- The Kings (2021) as Self
- I Am Durán (2019) as Self
- Harry Carpenter Presents Boxing Bedlam (1998)
- Virtual Weapon (1997) as Mike Davis
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Oliver McCall vs. Larry Holmes (1995)
- Indio 2 - The Revolt (1991) as Sgt. Iron
- Across Red Nights (1991) as Man for Cuba
- The Fabulous Four (1990) as Self
- Great Sports Moments of the 80's (1989) as Self (archive footage)
- Indio (1989) as Jake
- Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard (1987)
- 227 (1985)
- Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns (1985) as Self
- Marvin Hagler vs Roberto Duran (1983)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marvin Hagler best known for?
Marvin Hagler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Partition (2007), Indio 2 - The Revolt (1991), Indio (1989), Angel Face (1953).
When and where was Marvin Hagler born?
Marvin Hagler was born on May 24, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on March 13, 2021.
How many credits does Marvin Hagler have?
Marvin Hagler has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2021.
What is Marvin Hagler's background in cinema and television?
Marvelous Marvin Hagler was an American professional boxer and film actor born on May 23, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey. He competed in boxing from 1973 to 1987 and reigned as the undisputed champion of the middleweight division from 1980 to 1987. During his career, he defeated eleven fighters for the title, made twelve ...
Marvin Hagler by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self — aged about 41
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 8
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self — aged about 21
- 227 (1985) — aged about 31
- Indio (1989) as Jake — aged about 35
- Indio 2 - The Revolt (1991) as Sgt. Iron — aged about 37
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