Archie Moore
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Perry Mason
Jason Sparks
1957
Series
Batman
Everett Bannister
1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Buddy
1963
Series
The Red Skelton Show
1951
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
Series
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Guest
1956
Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Series
Family Affair
1966
Series
Shane
Dan
1966
Film
The Outfit
Packard
1973
Film
Breakheart Pass
Carlos
1975
Film
The Fortune Cookie
Mr. Jackson
1966
Boxing Barmy
1996
Film
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Jim
1960
Film
When We Were Kings
Self
1996
Film
The Carpetbaggers
Jedediah
1964
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
1988
Film
The Hanged Man
Xavier
1964
Film
My Sweet Charlie
Morgan
1970
Series
Art Linkletter's House Party
1952
Film
Penitentiary II
Himself
1982
Film
Boxing's Greatest Champions
Self
1995
Film
Cutter
Ray Brown
1972
And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore
Self
1967
Film
The ABC of Archie Moore
Self