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Biography
Considered by many as the greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the sport's history. Lewis appeared in a number of TV shows and films often playing himself.
Awards & recognition
- International Boxing Hall of Fame · 1990
- Barney Nagler Award · 1967
- Michigan Sports Hall of Fame · 1955
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1941
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1941
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- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1939
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1938
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1936
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1935
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
Filmography12 titles
Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
1936as Self
1936as Self
Quincy, M.E.
1976as Joe Louis
1976as Joe Louis
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970as Self (archive footage)
1970as Self (archive footage)
What's My Line?
1950as Self
1950as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950as Self
1950as Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
1968as Self - Guest
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
1948as Self
Spirit of Youth
1938as Joe Thomas
1938as Joe Thomas
This Is the Army
1943as Joe Louis
1943as Joe Louis
The Phynx
1970as Joe Louis
1970as Joe Louis
Rickles
1975
1975
The Brown Bomber
1939as Self
1939as Self