Archie Moore
Actor
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
When We Were Kings
as Self 1996
Breakheart Pass
as Carlos 1975
The Outfit
as Packard 1973
The Carpetbaggers
as Jedediah 1964
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
as Jim 1960
Penitentiary II
as Himself 1982
My Sweet Charlie
as Morgan 1970
The Hanged Man
as Xavier 1964
And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore
as Self 1967
Cutter
as Ray Brown 1972
Boxing's Greatest Champions
as Self 1995