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Lou Nova (1913–1991)

Actor

Lou Nova was a World Amateur Boxing Champion. Undefeated in his first 22 pro boxing matches. Knocked out former heavyweight champion Max Baer twice. Ended Baer's career in second fight by fracturing his Adam's Apple. Noted for his "Cosmic" Punch. Was badly injured in his fight with "Two Ton" Tony Galento... See full bio »

Born:

in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:

(age 78) in Sacramento, California, USA
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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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1968 Blackbeard's Ghost
Leon
 
1967 The Happiest Millionaire
Bill O'Brien (uncredited)
 
1967 Thoroughly Modern Millie
Cruncher (uncredited)
 
1965 Get Smart (TV series)
Gorcheck
– Our Man in Toyland (1965) … Gorcheck
 
1965 Diamond Jim: Skulduggery in Samantha (TV movie)
Meyer
 
1964 What a Way to Go!
Trentino
 
1964 The New Phil Silvers Show (TV series)
Bailey
– Take Her, She's Tall (1964) … Bailey
 
1960 Shotgun Slade (TV series)
Jackson Springs Bartender
– Backtrack (1960) … Jackson Springs Bartender
 
1960 77 Sunset Strip (TV series)
Bluey
– The Fix (1960) … Bluey
 
1959 Richard Diamond, Private Detective (TV series)
– Charity Affair (1959)
 
1958 Rendezvous (TV series)
– The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1958)
 
1956 The Leather Saint
Tiger
 
1954 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
– Wild Luke's Boy (1954)
 
1954 Prince Valiant
Captain of the Guards (uncredited)
 
1954 World for Ransom
Guzik
 
1954 The Joe Palooka Story (TV series)
'Big Boy' Metz
– Two Rings for Eddie … 'Big Boy' Metz
 
1954 The Life of Riley (TV series)
Mr. Cooper
– Riley Teaches Junior Boxing (1954) … Mr. Cooper
 
1954 Hopalong Cassidy (TV series)
Jim Woods
– The Renegade Press (1954) … Jim Woods
 
1953 Clipped Wings
Tough Air Policeman
 
1953 Boston Blackie (TV series)
– The Alibi (1953)
 
1953 Salome
John's Executioner (uncredited)
 
1953 The Abbott and Costello Show (TV series)
Butch
– Killer's Wife (1953) … Butch
 
1952 Biff Baker, U.S.A. (TV series)
– Koblen (1952)
 
1952 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
– Trouble in Pier Twelve (1952)
 
1952 Space Patrol (TV series)
Igor
– The Black Gauntlet (1952) … Igor
 
1952 Racket Squad (TV series)
Second Muscleman
– Desperate Money (1952) … Second Muscleman
 
1952 Terry and the Pirates (TV series)
Sailor Jenks
– Boxer's Rebellion … Sailor Jenks
 
1951 Double Dynamite
Max, Hood in Santa Claus Suit (uncredited)
 
1951 Westward the Women
Blacksmith (uncredited)
 
1951 The Tall Target
Zouave Sergeant (uncredited)
 
1951 Half Angel
Fighter (scenes deleted)
 
1951 The Red Badge of Courage
Veteran (uncredited)
 
1951 Inside Straight
Connegan
 
1950 Where the Sidewalk Ends
Ernie, Scalise Hood (uncredited)
 
1949 Cowboy and the Prizefighter
Bull Mason (the Prizefighter) (as Lou Nova the Prize Fighter)
 
1949 Fighting Man of the Plains
Rowdy Cowboy at Dance (uncredited)
 
1947 Love and Learn
Marty
 
1947 Calendar Girl
Clancy
 
1946 Somewhere in the Night
Hubert
 
1946 Joe Palooka, Champ
Al Costa
 
1943 Swing Fever
Kid Mandell
 
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Calendar Girl -- A songwriter finds out that his beautiful girlfriend is going to be an artist's model. The Abbott and Costello Show: Season 2: Episode 6 -- Prizefighter Killer King moves into the rooming house and becomes convinced that Lou is fooling around with his wife, Dixie. When Costello accidentally knocks Killer’s sparring partner unconscious, Bud volunteers Lou to take his place. Somewhere in the Night -- Trailer for this mysterious love story
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Lou Nova the Prize Fighter

Height:

6' 3½" (1.92 m)
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Trivia:

Professional boxer before his acting career. See more »

Trademark:

Known for his "Cosmic" Punch See more »

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