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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 exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked as tenth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was inducted into The Ring's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1951.
Filmography
all 36
Movies 32
self 27
TV Shows 4
Writer 1
Rocky Marciano: A Life Story (2006)
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 (1995)
Dempsey (1983)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)
Damn Citizen (1958)
Off Limits (1952)
The Golden Twenties (1950)
What's My Line? (1950)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
Big City (1937)
Mr. Broadway (1933)
A Dozen Socks (1927)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1895-06-24
Deathday1983-05-31 (87 years old)
Birth PlaceManassa, United States
Height185-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsWilliam Harrison "Jack" Dempsey, William Harrison Dempsey
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