
Joe Louis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 13, 1914
- Died
- April 12, 1981
- Birthplace
- Lafayette, Alabama, USA
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.
Filmography

Etched In Pavement 2026
as Self

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed 2008
as Self (archive footage)
- Hitler's Forgotten Victims
Hitler's Forgotten Victims 1997
as Self (achive footage)
- Boxing Barmy
Boxing Barmy 1996
Actor

Boxing's Greatest Champions 1995
Actor

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 1995
as Himself (Archival Footage)
- Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights 1988
Actor

Rickles 1975
Actor

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 1975
as Self (archive footage)

a.k.a. Cassius Clay 1970
as Self (archive footage)

The Phynx 1970
as Joe Louis

Med krut i nävarna 1969
Actor

The Square Jungle 1955
as Himself

The Fight Never Ends 1948
Actor

Johnny at the Fair 1947
Actor

Easy to Get 1947
as Self (archive footage)

Joe Palooka, Champ 1946
as Himself

This Is the Army 1943
as Joe Louis
- The Brown Bomber
The Brown Bomber 1939
as Self

Spirit of Youth 1938
as Joe Thomas
- Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling 1936
as Self
Credits from TMDB.