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Georges Carpentier (I) (1894–1975)

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Georges Carpentier was a French boxer who reigned as the world's light heavyweight champion in 1920-22. He is best remembered for his fight for the world's heavyweight crown with champ Jack Dempsey, one of the highlights of the Roaring Twenties. Born on January 12, 1894, in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais... See full bio »

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in Lens, France

Died:

(age 81) in Paris, France

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1934 Toboggan
Georges Romanet
 
1930 Hold Everything
Georges La Verne
 
1929 The Show of Shows
Boulevardier in 'If I Could Learn to Love' Number
 
1928 Pathetic Symphony
Paul Roland
 
1922 A Gypsy Cavalier
Valerius Carew
 
1920 The Wonder Man
Henri D'Alour
 
1920 Le trésor de Kériolet
 
1913 Jack Johnson's Adventures in Paris (short)
 
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1929 The Show of Shows (performer: "If I Could Learn to Love" 1929 - uncredited)
 
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1964 Chance at Love
Himself (segment "Les interviews-vérités")
 
1913 Le roman de Carpentier (short)
Himself
 
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2000 Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1976 Singing During the Occupation (documentary)
Himself
 
1976 ABC's Wide World of Sports (TV series)
 
1968 Legendary Champions (documentary)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

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1 Print Biography  | 1 Article  | See more »

Height:

5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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He served in the French army during World War I, and was awarded the Croix de Guerre - the French equivalent of the American Medal of Honor -for bravery in battle. See more »

Nickname:

The Orchid Man See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn