Jack Dempsey
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Mr. Broadway
as Jack Dempsey
1933
Sweet Surrender
1935
Off Limits
as Jack Dempsey
1952
A Dozen Socks
as Jack Dempsey
1927
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1983
The Battle of the Century
1921
Will He Conquer Dempsey?
as Self
1923
Damn Citizen
as Reporter
1958
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
1997
Ways to Strength and Beauty
1925
The Prizefighter and the Lady
as Promoter
1933
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Himself
1962
Stars Over Broadway
as Himself
1935
Babe Ruth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
as himself
1990
The Adventures of Daredevil Jack
as Jack Derry
1920
The Golden Twenties
as Self (archive footage)
1950
Fight of the Century
as Self
1971
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
as Himself (Archival Footage)
1995
Big City
as Jack Dempsey
1937
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists
as Self (archive footage)
1998
