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William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey
William Harrison Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Acting
Biography
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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 h…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists
as Self (archive footage)
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
as Himself (Archival Footage)
Babe Ruth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
as himself
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
Boxing's Greatest Knockouts
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fight of the Century
as Self
Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena
as Self
