Archie Moore

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Batman (1966) — Everett Bannister
2. The Fortune Cookie (1966) — Mr. Jackson
3. When We Were Kings (1996) — Self
4. Breakheart Pass (1975) — Carlos
5. Perry Mason (1957) — Jason Sparks
6. The Outfit (1973) — Packard
7. Family Affair (1966)
8. The Carpetbaggers (1964) — Jedediah
9. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) — Jim
10. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
11. The Red Skelton Show (1951)
12. Penitentiary II (1982) — Himself
13. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) — Buddy
14. The Steve Allen Show (1956) — Self - Guest
15. Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) — Self
16. The Hanged Man (1964) — Xavier
17. My Sweet Charlie (1970) — Morgan
18. Shane (1966) — Dan
19. Art Linkletter's House Party (1952)
20. Cutter (1972) — Ray Brown
21. And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore (1967) — Self
22. Boxing's Greatest Champions (1995) — Self
23. The ABC of Archie Moore — Self
24. Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights (1988)
25. Boxing Barmy (1996)