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Jersey Joe Walcott

Known For
Acting

Known Credits
8

Gender
Male

Birthday
January 31, 1914 (112 years old)

Place of Birth
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, USA

Jersey Joe Walcott

Biography

Arnold Raymond Cream (January 31, 1914 – February 25, 1994), best known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1930 to 1953. He held the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles from 1951 to 1952, and broke the record for the oldest man to win the title, at the age of 37. That record would eventually be broken in 1994 by 45-year-old George Foreman. Despite holding the world heavyweight title for a relatively short period of time, Walcott was regarded as among the best heavyweights in the world during the 1940s and 1950s.

After retiring from boxing, Walcott did some acting, playing small parts in a few movies and television shows. He also refereed several boxing matches, but after the controversial ending to the second fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, Walcott was not asked to referee again. From 1971 to 1974, Walcott held the elected position of Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, the first African-American to do so. From 1975 to 1984, he was the chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission.

Known For

Acting

1996Boxing Barmyas
1985Andre the Giantas Himself
1985Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williamsas (Archive Footage)
1961The Mike Douglas Showas Self
1956The Harder They Fallas George
1953Rocky Marciano, Champion vs. Jersey Joe Walcott, Challengeras Himself - Challenger
1952Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Walcottas Himself
1948The Ed Sullivan Showas Self

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