Biografía y filmografía

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali, múltiple campeón mundial de los pesos pesados, figura en la oposición a la guerra de Vietnam y en la batalla por el reconocimiento de la igualdad de derechos de los estadounidenses negros, ha sido elegido por la BBC: personalidad del deporte del siglo XX.

Nacido en 1942, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr comenzó su carrera como boxeador aficionado, ganando los Guantes de Oro Nacionales en la categoría de peso semipesado en 1959, luego la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de Roma en la misma categoría en 1960. profesional, se curtió en Louisville, luego en Nueva York y Los Ángeles hasta 1964. Peleador formidable, obtuvo el derecho a pelear contra Sonny Liston, campeón mundial de peso pesado, en 1965. Para sorpresa de todos, domina fácilmente en dos peleas sucesivas y retiene su título hasta 1967. .

En 1965, se convirtió al Islam y se unió a la Nación del Islam, lo que le valió cierta enemistad, así como su cercanía con Malcolm X. En 1967, se negó a ir a Vietnam para luchar contra los Viêt-Côngs y fue sentenciado el 20 de junio. a una fuerte sentencia, que incluía la pérdida de su licencia de boxeo. Recién lo recuperará en 1970 y será absuelto por el Tribunal Supremo en 1971.

Su regreso estuvo marcado por una derrota ante Joe Frazier, quien retuvo el título mundial, y otra derrota ante Ken Norton. Entre el otoño de 1973 y el otoño de 1974, derrotó a Ken Norton, Joe Frazier, luego al invencible George Foreman, en The Rumble in the jungle, en Kinshasa, considerada una de las peleas más grandes de todos los tiempos. Su rivalidad con Frazier alcanzó su clímax en Manila al año siguiente, pero Muhammad Ali, ahora alineado con el Islam sunita, retuvo su título hasta 1979, a pesar de un breve descanso cuando se lo cedió a Leon Spinks en 1976.

Aquejado de la enfermedad de Parkinson en 1984, Muhammad Ali se reconectó con Frazier a fines de la década de 1980 y su reputación mundial le valió un papel como negociador con Saddam Hussein durante la primera Guerra del Golfo. Participó en las ceremonias de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Atlanta en 1996 y Londres en 2012. Su hija, Laila Ali, también se embarcó en una carrera como boxeadora. En 2001, el gran director Michael Mann (The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, Collateral) le dedicó el biopic Ali, con Will Smith en el papel principal.

El 3 de junio de 2016, Muhammad Ali murió en Phoenix a la edad de 74 años.

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Películas (150)

Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool

Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool

2026 · Self (archive footage)

9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later

9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later

2026 · Self (archive footage)

Jerry West: The Logo

Jerry West: The Logo

2026 · Self (Archive Footage)

Beatles '64

Beatles '64

2024 · Self (archive footage)

WWE Hall of Fame 2024

WWE Hall of Fame 2024

2024 · Muhammad Ali

Franz Klammer - The Ski "Kaiser" Will Be 70

Franz Klammer - The Ski "Kaiser" Will Be 70

2023 · Self (archive footage)

70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen

70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Cassius X: Becoming Ali

Cassius X: Becoming Ali

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child

Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Stand

Stand

2023 · Self (archive footage)

My Father Muhammad Ali

My Father Muhammad Ali

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Say Hey, Willie Mays!

Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022 · Self (archive footage)

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022 · Self (archive footage)

McEnroe

McEnroe

2022 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The King of Miami Beach

The King of Miami Beach

2022

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Parkinson at 50

Parkinson at 50

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Untold: Deal with the Devil

Untold: Deal with the Devil

2021 · Self - Professional Boxer (archive footage)

Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

2021 · Self (archive footage)

City of Ali

City of Ali

2021

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Mister Candid Camera

Mister Candid Camera

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Pelé

Pelé

2021 · Self (archive Footage)

Ron Lyle

Ron Lyle

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Earnie Shavers

Earnie Shavers

2021

Da 5 Bloods

Da 5 Bloods

2020 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story

Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston

Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Africa Rising

Africa Rising

2019 · Self - Boxer (archive footage)

Thrilla in Manila

Thrilla in Manila

2019 · Self

In Search of Greatness

In Search of Greatness

2018 · Self (archive footage) - Boxer

The Champ and the King

The Champ and the King

2018 · Self (archive footage)

Black Is Beltza

Black Is Beltza

2018 · Self (voice) (archive footage)

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

2018 · Self (archive footage)

United We Stand: The Ali Summit

United We Stand: The Ali Summit

2018 · archival footage

Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant

2018 · Self (archive footage)

American Made

American Made

2017 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Summer of Love

The Summer of Love

2017

Muhammad Ali - Rumble in the Jungle

Muhammad Ali - Rumble in the Jungle

2016 · Self (archive footage)

O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America

2016 · Self (archive footage)

Sticky: A (Self) Love Story

Sticky: A (Self) Love Story

2016 · Self

Les vendredis d'Apostrophes

Les vendredis d'Apostrophes

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

2015 · Self (archival)

Robbed

Robbed

2014 · Self

I Am Ali

I Am Ali

2014 · Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

2014 · Self (Archival Footage)

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight

2013 · Himself (archive footage)

Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

2013 · Himself

The Trials of Muhammad Ali

The Trials of Muhammad Ali

2013 · Self (archive footage)

Ali: The Mission

Ali: The Mission

2013 · Self (archive footage)

WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak

WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak

2012 · Self (archive footage)

Norman Mailer: The American

Norman Mailer: The American

2012 · Self

When Ali Came to Britain

When Ali Came to Britain

2012

The Real Rocky

The Real Rocky

2011 · Self (archive footage)

Muhammad and Larry

Muhammad and Larry

2009 · Himself

Muhammad Ali: Fighting Spirit

Muhammad Ali: Fighting Spirit

2009 · himself

Rumble in the Jungle

Rumble in the Jungle

2009 · Self

Soul Power

Soul Power

2009 · Self (archive footage)

Facing Ali

Facing Ali

2009 · Self

The Damned United

The Damned United

2009 · archival footage

When Ali Met Cathal

When Ali Met Cathal

2009 · Muhammad Ali

Thrilla in Manila

Thrilla in Manila

2008 · Himself (archive footage)

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Black Power Salute

Black Power Salute

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami

2008 · Himself

Tyson

Tyson

2008 · Self (archive footage)

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

2008 · Self (archive footage)

American Gangster

American Gangster

2007 · Thanks

Ali's Dozen

Ali's Dozen

2006 · Self

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

2006 · Muhammad Ali

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

2006 · Self (archive footage)

Ali Rap

Ali Rap

2006 · Himself

Legends Never Die

Legends Never Die

2006 · Self (archive footage)

Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story

Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story

2006 · Self (Archival Footage)

If You Can Dream

If You Can Dream

2005 · Himself (Archival Footage)

Pelé Forever

Pelé Forever

2004 · Self (archive footage)

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

2004 · Self (archive footage)

Jack Paar: Smart Television

Jack Paar: Smart Television

2003 · Self

The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali

The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali

2003 · Himself

The Documented Life and Times of Muhammad Ali - The Greatest

The Documented Life and Times of Muhammad Ali - The Greatest

2002

Monday Night Mayhem

Monday Night Mayhem

2002 · Self (archive footage)

The Making of 'Ali'

The Making of 'Ali'

2001 · Self

Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

2001 · Himself

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001 · Self

When Boxing Ruled The World

When Boxing Ruled The World

2001 · Self

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

2001 · Self (archive footage)

Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

2000 · Self

Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!

Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!

2000 · Himself

Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

2000 · Himself

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

1999

Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion

Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion

1998 · Himself

B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

1998 · Self

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998 · Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Boxing Crazy

Boxing Crazy

1997

When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

1996 · Self

Boxing Barmy

Boxing Barmy

1996

Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

1996 · Self

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

1996 · Self (archive footage)

Boxing's Greatest Champions

Boxing's Greatest Champions

1995 · Self

Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing

Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing

1995 · Himself

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

1995 · Himself (Archival Footage)

WCW Halloween Havoc 1994

WCW Halloween Havoc 1994

1994 · Himself (Ringside)

Naked Sport: Welcome to the Sewer

Naked Sport: Welcome to the Sewer

1993 · Self

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

1991

Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

1990 · Self

The Best of ABC's Wide World of Sports: The 60's

The Best of ABC's Wide World of Sports: The 60's

1990 · Self

Champions Forever

Champions Forever

1989 · Self

Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes

Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes

1988 · Self

Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights

Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights

1988

Boxing's Greatest Knockouts

Boxing's Greatest Knockouts

1987

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick

1986 · Self

Doin' Time

Doin' Time

1985 · Muhammad Ali

WrestleMania

WrestleMania

1985 · Muhammad Ali (Enforcer)

James Bond: The First 21 Years

James Bond: The First 21 Years

1983 · Self

Muhammad Ali vs. Trevor Berbick

Muhammad Ali vs. Trevor Berbick

1981 · Self

Body and Soul

Body and Soul

1981 · Himself

Diana

Diana

1981 · Self

Muhammad and Larry

Muhammad and Larry

1980

Freedom Road

Freedom Road

1979 · Gideon Jackson

Kings of the Square Ring

Kings of the Square Ring

1978

Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II

Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II

1978

The Greatest

The Greatest

1977 · Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali, Novel

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

1975 · Self

Funny Girl to Funny Lady

Funny Girl to Funny Lady

1975 · Self

The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

1974 · Self

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

1974 · Self

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II

1974 · Self

The Fighters

The Fighters

1974 · Self

Black Soul

Black Soul

1974 · Self

The Fight

The Fight

1974 · Himself

Muhammad Ali vs. Floyd Patterson II

Muhammad Ali vs. Floyd Patterson II

1972 · Self

Money Talks

Money Talks

1972 · Self

Wake Up and Apologise

Wake Up and Apologise

1972 · Self

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

1972 · Self (archive footage)

Black Rodeo

Black Rodeo

1972 · Self

Fight of the Century

Fight of the Century

1971 · Self

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

1971 · Self

a.k.a. Cassius Clay

a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970 · Self

The Super Fight

The Super Fight

1970 · Himself

Something's Happening

Something's Happening

1967

Goal!

Goal!

1966 · Self

Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper II

Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper II

1966

Muhammad Ali vs. Floyd Patterson I

Muhammad Ali vs. Floyd Patterson I

1965 · Self

Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston II

Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston II

1965 · Self

Cassius le grand

Cassius le grand

1964

Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I

Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I

1964 · Self

Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones

Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones

1963 · Self

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962 · Himself (as Cassius Clay)

Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson

Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson

1961 · Self

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