Archie Moore
Acting • Born 1913-12-13 – Died 1998-12-09
Biography
Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American catch wrestler and professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (1952 – 1962). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport, competing from 1935 to 1963. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, he was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, training Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Bob Foster, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Earnie Shavers and James Tillis.
Filmography
22 credits
The Fortune Cookie
Movie • 1966
Mr. Jackson
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Movie • 1960
Jim
The Hanged Man
Movie • 1964
Xavier
Breakheart Pass
Movie • 1975
Carlos
And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore
Movie • 1967
Self
The Outfit
Movie • 1973
Packard
My Sweet Charlie
Movie • 1970
Morgan
When We Were Kings
Movie • 1996
Self
Cutter
Movie • 1972
Ray Brown
The Carpetbaggers
Movie • 1964
Jedediah
Penitentiary II
Movie • 1982
Himself
Boxing's Greatest Champions
Movie • 1995
Self
The ABC of Archie Moore
Movie
Self
Family Affair
TV • 1966
Batman
TV • 1966
Everett Bannister
Perry Mason
TV • 1957
Jason Sparks
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
Art Linkletter's House Party
TV • 1952
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV • 1963
Buddy
The Steve Allen Show
TV • 1956
Self - Guest
Shane
TV • 1966
Dan
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV • 1957
Self