Joe Frazier (I) (1944–2011)

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Joe Frazier was born on January 12, 1944 in Beaufort, South Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Rocky (1976), Bocce Balls (2005) and A Christmas Journey Home (1996). He was married to Florence Smith. He died on November 7, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. See full bio »

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Known For

Rocky
Rocky Self
(1976)
Bocce Balls
Bocce Balls Boxing Trainer
(2005)
A Christmas Journey Home
A Christmas Journey Home Tough Guy
(1996)
Ghost Fever
Ghost Fever Terrible Tucker
(1986)
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 2011 Gregory Way TV (TV Series)
Smokin Joe
- Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli (2011) ... Smokin Joe
 1992-2006 The Simpsons (TV Series)
Joe Frazier
- Homer's Paternity Coot (2006) ... Joe Frazier (voice)
- Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? (1992) ... Joe Frazier (voice)
 2005 Bocce Balls
Boxing Trainer
 2001 TV Funhouse (TV Series)
Joe Frazier
- Astronaut Day (2001) ... Joe Frazier
- Safari Day (2001) ... Joe Frazier
 1996 A Christmas Journey Home
Tough Guy
 1995 Home of Angels
Thadious
 1987 Frank's Place (TV Series)
Joe Frazier
- Frank Returns (1987) ... Joe Frazier
 1986 Ghost Fever
Terrible Tucker
 1985 The Jeffersons (TV Series)
Joe Frazier
- You'll Never Get Rich (1985) ... Joe Frazier
 1984 WCW PPV (TV Series)
Joe Frazier
- Starrcade (1984) ... Joe Frazier
 1975 Movin' On (TV Series)
Cpl. Brooks, Atlantic-fleet champ
- The Toughest Men in America (1975) ... Cpl. Brooks, Atlantic-fleet champ
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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for Vitalis with Muhammad Ali (1971) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Portrayals | 2 Interviews | 8 Articles | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

Smokin' Joe Frazier | The Late Joe Frazier

Height:

5' 11½" (1.82 m)

Spouse:

Florence Smith  (divorced)  (5 children)

Children:

Marvis Frazier | See more »

Parents:

Dolly-Alston Frazier | Rubin Frazier

Relatives:

Frazier, Latrice (grandchild) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

Ali always said I would be nothing without him. But what would he have been without me? See more »

Trivia:

Defeated world champions Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis, and Bob Foster. See more »

Nickname:

Billy Boy See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn
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