Biography
Lou Nova (March 16, 1913 – September 29, 1991) also called the Cosmic Puncher was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, the 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935. After turning pro, he remained undefeated in his first 22 matches, and won 40 fights in total. He was the first top rated boxer to practice yoga, and reportedly did headstands in the dressing room before his title bout with Joe Louis.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 13
TV Shows 2
Detective (uncredited)
Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
Leon
Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
Movie
6
Trentino
What a Way to Go! (1964)
Movie
Tiger
The Leather Saint (1956)
Movie
Guzik
World for Ransom (1954)
Movie
Terry and the Pirates (1952)
TV
Blacksmith (uncredited)
Westward the Women (1951)
Movie
Zouave Sergeant (uncredited)
The Tall Target (1951)
Movie
Fighter (scenes deleted)
Half Angel (1951)
Movie
Ernie, Scalise Hood (uncredited)
Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
Movie
Bull Mason (the Prizefighter)
Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)
Movie
Marty
Love and Learn (1947)
Movie
Hubert
Somewhere in the Night (1946)
Movie
Al Costa
Joe Palooka, Champ (1946)
Movie
Kid Mandell
Swing Fever (1943)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.7
Based on 76.2 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1943
1949
1951
1954
1971
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1913-03-16
Deathday1991-09-29 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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