Portrait of Archie Moore

Archie Moore

Acting

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.

Born: December 13, 1913

Place of Birth: Benoit, Mississippi, USA

Filmography

1982
Penitentiary II

as Himself

1975
1973
The Outfit

as Packard

1972
Cutter

as Ray Brown

1970
1966
The Fortune Cookie

as Mr. Jackson

1966
Shane

as Dan

1966
Batman

as Everett Bannister

1964
1964
1957
Perry Mason

as Jason Sparks

1956
The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Guest