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Jack Johnson, one of the greatest professional boxers in history and the first African American to wear the world's heavyweight championship belt, is one of the seminal figures in sports and American social history as he was both a mirror on and lightning rod for racism. Many white Americans could not... See full bio »

Born:

Arthur John Johnson
March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas, USA

Died:

June 10, 1946 (age 68) in Franklinton, North Carolina, USA

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Actor (4 titles)

1932 Madison Sq. Garden
Jack Johnson - Prizefighter

1922 The Black Thunderbolt

1922 For His Mother's Sake

1918 Fuerza y nobleza
Jack Johnson

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Archive Footage (13 titles)

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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 3 Print Biographies | 2 Articles | See more »

Height:

6' 1½" (1.87 m)

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Trivia:

Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1980. See more »

Nickname:

Lil' Arthur See more »

Star Sign:

Aries

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