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Life (1999) -- The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment.
"Dancing with the Stars" (2005): Season 4: Episode 16 -- Contestants dance the Quickstep, Waltz, Foxtrot, Mambo, Jive, Rumba, Samba.
"Frost on Saturday" (1968): :  -- Clip: Enoch Powell
Soul Power (2008) -- A documentary on the legendary soul music concert staged in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974.
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000) -- A documentary about freestyling--the improvised, on-the-spot rhymes that demonstrate the skills of hip-hop MCs.

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Muhammad Ali beat more champions and top contenders than any heavyweight... more
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Interview: Pete McCormack (director, Facing Ali)
 (From GordonandtheWhale. 4 January 2010, 9:46 AM, PST)

Harry Benson's rare photo treasures
 (From New York Post. 1 January 2010, 11:03 PM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Muhammed Ali | Cassius Clay

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Freedom Road (1979) (TV) .... Gideon Jackson
Writer:
  1. The Greatest (1977) (book "The Greatest: My Own Story")
Thanks:
  1. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008) (TV) (thanks)
  2. "The American Experience" (special thanks) (1 episode, 2008)
        - Eyes on the Prize II (Parts V & VI): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law? (2008) TV episode (special thanks)
  3. American Gangster (2007) (thanks)
  4. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007) (TV) (thanks)
  5. Rocky Balboa (2006) (special thanks)
  6. You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V) (special thanks)

  7. "Eyes on the Prize" (special thanks) (1 episode, 1990)
    ... aka Eyes on the Prize II (USA: second season title)
        - Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More: 1964-1972 (1990) TV episode (special thanks)
Self:
  1. The 40th NAACP Image Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  2. Beyond the Ropes (2008) (V) .... Himself
  3. Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  4. "Dancing with the Stars" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka D.W.T.S. (USA)
        - Round 8 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Football Top 10 & Boxing Top 10 (2006) (V) .... Himself
  7. "Dateline NBC" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Dateline (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 16 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  8. Out of Africa: Heroes and Icons (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  9. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 4 August 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Bambi Verleihung 2003 (2003) .... Himself
  11. The Last Round Chuvalo vs Ali (2003) .... Himself
  12. ESPY Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  13. 2nd Annual BET Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  14. Muhammad Ali's All-Star 60th Birthday Celebration! (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  15. The Making of 'Ali' (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  16. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Ali (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  17. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  18. Nick News Presents: LifeStory: Muhammad Ali (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  19. America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  20. Breaking the Silence: The Making of 'Hannibal' (2001) (V) .... Himself (N.Y. Premiere)
  21. Fidel (2001) .... Himself
    ... aka Fidel: The Untold Story (USA: DVD title)
  22. Headliners & Legends: Muhammad Ali (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  23. Wide World of Sports 40th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  24. Suns Boxing Top Ten (2000) (V) .... Himself
  25. Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (2000) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Bud Greenspan's Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (USA: complete title)
  26. Legends, Icons & Superstars of the 20th Century (2000) (V)

  27. ABC 2000: The Millennium (1999) (TV)
  28. Sports Illustrated's 20th Century Sports Awards (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  29. Howard Cosell: Telling It Like It Is (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  30. "Touched by an Angel" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Fighting the Good Fight (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  31. 10th Anniversary Essence Awards (1997) (TV) .... Himself - Honoree
  32. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  33. Caesars Palace 30th Anniversary Celebration (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  34. Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  35. When We Were Kings (1996) .... Himself
  36. "Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad" (1996) TV mini-series .... Himself
  37. 10th Annual TV Academy Hall of Fame (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  38. Legend to Legend Night: A Celebrity Cavalcade (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  39. Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  40. Night of 100 Stars III (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  41. Champions Forever (1989) .... Himself
  42. Doin' Time (1985) .... Himself (special appearance)
  43. WrestleMania (1985) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF WrestleMania (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka WrestleMania 1 (USA: informal title)
  44. Body and Soul (1981) .... Himself
  45. "Parkinson" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1971-1981)
        - Episode #10.32 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #3.18 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.13 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  46. The Third Annual Black Achievement Awards (1980) (TV) .... Himself
  47. "The John Davidson Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode dated 14 October 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
  48. Muhammad and Larry (1980) .... Himself

  49. "Diff'rent Strokes" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
        - Arnold's Hero (1979) TV episode .... Himself
  50. The 21st Annual TV Week Logie Awards (1979) (TV) .... Himself
  51. "Vega$" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
        - The Eleventh Event (1979) TV episode .... Himself
  52. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
        - Muhammad Ali (1978) TV episode .... Himself
  53. "The Barbara Walters Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
    ... aka Barbara Walters: Interviews of a Lifetime (USA: rerun title)
    ... aka The Barbara Walters Summer Special (USA: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode #2.3 (1978) TV episode .... Himself
  54. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1964-1977)
        - Episode dated 28 October 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 17 July 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 February 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 June 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 April 1964 (1964) TV episode (as Cassius Clay) .... Himself
  55. The Greatest (1977) .... Himself
  56. The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) (TV) .... Himself - Co-presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  57. "The Sonny and Cher Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode #2.19 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  58. "The Jacksons" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode #1.6 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  59. "The Captain and Tennille" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode #1.13 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  60. Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Spectacular from Lake Tahoe (1977) (TV) .... Himself - Cameo
  61. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Inaugural Concert for President Jimmy Carter (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Inaugural Concert for President-Elect Jimmy Carter (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Inaugural Eve Concert (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Concert (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Eve Gala (USA: alternative title)
  62. "I Am the Greatest" (1977) TV series (voice) .... Himself
    ... aka The Adventures of Muhammad Ali (USA: short title)
  63. "Cos" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode dated 26 September 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  64. "Am laufenden Band" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #3.3 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  65. "The Phil Donahue Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
    ... aka Donahue (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 10 November 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
  66. "HBO World Championship Boxing" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
    ... aka HBO Boxing (USA: new title)
        - Thrilla in Manila (1975) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Rumble in the Jungle: Ali vs. Foreman (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  67. Funny Girl to Funny Lady (1975) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  68. The Big Fight: Muhammad Ali - Joe Frazier (1975) .... Himself
    ... aka Thrilla in Manila (Philippines: English title)
  69. "Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Today Show (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 9 December 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  70. The Fighters (1974) .... Himself
    ... aka Ali, the Fighter (USA: alternative title)
  71. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (10 episodes, 1970-1973)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 7 September 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 8 February 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 November 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 20 June 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 24 November 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
          (5 more)
  72. Money Talks (1972) .... Himself
  73. Black Rodeo (1972) .... Himself
  74. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Joe Frazier (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  75. Fight of the Century (1971) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Ali-Frazier I (USA: informal title)
  76. "The Flip Wilson Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Episode #1.17 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  77. A.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970) .... Himself - Cassius Clay
    ... aka Muhammad Ali a.k.a. Cassius Clay
  78. The Super Fight (1970) .... Himself
    ... aka The Super Fight: Marciano vs. Ali (USA: DVD box title)
  79. "Toast of the Town" .... Himself - Dramatic Speaker / ... (1 episode, 1970)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #23.17 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Dramatic Speaker/Singer

  80. "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1969)
        - Episode #2.76 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.41 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.8 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  81. Muhammad Ali, the Greatest (1969) .... Himself
    ... aka Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee (USA)
  82. "Della" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode dated 11 July 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  83. "Frost on Saturday" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Frost on Friday (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  84. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode dated 17 July 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  85. "The Dick Cavett Show" (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.2 (1968) TV episode
  86. Something's Happening (1967) (uncredited) .... Himself
    ... aka The Hippie Revolt
    ... aka The World of Acid (USA: alternative title)
  87. "What's My Line?" .... Mystery Guest (1 episode, 1965)
        - Episode dated 19 September 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Mystery Guest
  88. Cassius le grand (1964) .... Himself
  89. "The Jerry Lewis Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1963)
        - Episode #1.11 (1963) TV episode (as Cassius Clay) .... Himself
  90. "The Jack Paar Program" .... Himself (1 episode, 1963)
        - Episode dated 29 November 1963 (1963) TV episode .... Himself
  91. Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) (as Cassius Clay) .... Himself
    ... aka Blood Money (UK)
  92. "Rome 1960: Games of the XVII Olympiad" (1960) TV mini-series (as Cassius Clay) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "WWF Raw Is War"
        - Episode dated 16 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "50 años de"
        - Una periodista de a pie (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Soul Power (2008) .... Himself
  4. Superpower (2008) .... Himself
  5. Nature Boy Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection (2008) (V) .... Himself
  6. Hillary! Uncensored: Banned by the Media (2008) (V) .... Himself
  7. Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) .... Himself
  8. "What a Year"
        - 1980 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Dancing with the Stars"
        - Round 9 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Let the Music Play: The Barry White Story (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Michael Parkinson's Greatest Entertainers (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  12. Ali Rap (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  13. "Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith"
        - Episode dated 4 December 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Political Legacy of Muhammad Ali (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  14. The Worlds Greatest Wrestling Managers (2006) .... Himself
  15. The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  16. 20 Years Too Soon: Superstar Billy Graham (2006) (V) .... Himself
  17. Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006) (V) .... Himself
  18. The Super Fight: Marciano vs. Ali (2005) (V) .... Himself
  19. The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  20. Candid Camera: 5 Decades of Smiles (2005) (V) .... Himself
  21. "The World's Most Photographed" (2005) .... Himself
  22. "Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music" (2005) (as Cassius Clay) .... Himself
  23. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004) .... Himself
  24. "Beyond the Glory"
        - George Foreman (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  25. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V) .... Himself
  26. "The American Experience"
        - The Fight (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Malcolm X: Make It Plain (1994) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself (with Malcolm X)
  27. "Entertainment Tonight"
        - Episode dated 11 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  28. "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons" (2003) .... Himself
  29. Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  30. New Japan Pro-Wrestling 30th Anniversary 1997-1999 (2002) (V) .... Himself
  31. Solino (2002) (uncredited) .... Himself
  32. The Best of Bert Newton (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  33. "City Classics" (2002) .... Himself
  34. Greater Than the Greatest (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  35. "Legenden"
        - Muhammad Ali (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  36. Seasons of Change: The African American Athlete (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  37. "MTV News"
        - Episode dated 10 December 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  38. Piñero (2001) (uncredited) .... Himself
  39. "ESPN SportsCentury"
        - Rocky Marciano (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  40. Hendrix (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself (with reporters)
  41. Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  42. Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000) .... Himself
  43. Liberace: Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  44. The Hurricane (1999) (uncredited) .... Himself
  45. Life (1999/I) .... Himself
  46. The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998) (TV) (as Muhammed Ali) .... Himself - Roastee (Guest of Honor)
  47. "Cold War" (1998) (uncredited) .... Himself
  48. "The Real Las Vegas" (1996) .... Himself
  49. The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  50. "Idols of the Game" (1995) .... Himself (segment "Inventing the All-American")
  51. Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  52. The Best of the Don Lane Show (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  53. "Fame in the Twentieth Century" (1993) (uncredited) .... Himself
  54. Malcolm X (1992) (uncredited) .... Himself - Handshake with Malcolm
  55. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
        - Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  56. Desert Storm: The War Begins (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  57. The 1960's: Music, Memories & Milestones (1988) (V) .... Himself (trains for fight)
  58. Beat This!: A Hip Hop History (1984) (TV) .... Himself
  59. "Diff'rent Strokes"
        - Valentine's Day Retrospective (1980) TV episode .... Himself
  60. "The Ten Thousand Day War" (1980) (uncredited) .... Himself
  61. The Rumble in the Jungle (1974) .... Himself - Challenger
  62. Malcolm X (1972) .... Himself (with Malcolm X)
  63. "The Benny Hill Show"
        - News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet (1971) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  64. "Film Night"
        - The Black Man in the Cinema (1971) TV episode (as Cassius Clay) .... Himself


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