- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 3, 1949
- Place of Birth
- Cuthbert, Georgia, USA
Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which led to his boxing nickname of the Easton Assassin. Holmes, whose left jab is rated among the best in boxing history, held the WBC heavyweight title from 1978 to 1983, The Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles from 1980 to 1985, and the inaugural IBF heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985. During his only title reign, he defended his title against 19 fighters, the second most in history behind Joe Louis. He also holds the record for the longest individual heavyweight title streak in the modern boxing history. Holmes is one of only five boxers—along with Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks and Trevor Berbick—to defeat Muhammad Ali; he is the only one to have stopped Ali. Holmes won his first 48 professional bouts, including victories over Norton, Ali, Earnie…
Filmography
movieIn the Company of Kings
2024 · Self
movieEarnie Shavers
2021
movieTommy
2017 · Self
movieChasing Tyson
2015 · Self
movieRiver of Fundament
2014 · Wake Guest
movieDirty Movie
2011 · The Judge
movieNational Lampoon's Snatched
2011 · Self
movieMuhammad and Larry
2009 · Himself
tv30 for 30
2009 · Self
movieFacing Ali
2009 · Self
movieThrilla in Manila
2008 · Himself
Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story
movieOut From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story
2006 · Self
But Can They Sing?
tvBut Can They Sing?
2005
The Next Great Champ
tvThe Next Great Champ
2004
movieChampions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!
2000 · Himself
movieThe Moment After
1999 · Pawn shop guy
Boxing Crazy
movieBoxing Crazy
1997
Boxing Barmy
movieBoxing Barmy
1996
movieOliver McCall vs. Larry Holmes
1995
movieLarry Holmes vs. Garing Lane
1994
movieNaked Sport: Welcome to the Sewer
1993 · Self
movieFallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson
1993 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Larry Holmes (voice)
movieChampions Forever
1989 · Self
movieMike Tyson vs Larry Holmes
1988 · Self
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
movieMike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
1988
movieGlory Years
1987
movieMike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
1986 · Self
movieLarry Holmes vs. Michael Spinks II
1986 · Self
Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams
movieLarry Holmes vs. Carl Williams
1985
movieHalf Nelson
1985 · Larry Holmes
movieMuhammad and Larry
1980
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self (uncredited)
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self