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Actor

Joe Louis: Movies & Filmography

films
10
on screen
1938–2021
Career at a glance

Joe Louis's Career in Numbers

Joe Louis's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joe Louis works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Spirit of Youth (1938) to Rickles (1975), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Joe Louis Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 1
  2. 1940s 2
  3. 1970s 2

The 1940s were Joe Louis's busiest decade, with 2 films.

Joe Louis Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 2
  • Family 1
  • Romance 1
  • Drama 1

Comedy is the genre Joe Louis has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of family (1).

Joe Louis Career Milestones

First film
Spirit of Youth 1938
Newest film
Rickles 1975
10 credits

Joe Louis Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Joe Louis is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Joe Louis Movies as an Actor

5
  1. 1975 Rickles (1975) movie poster Rickles Comedy
  2. 1970 The Phynx (1970) movie poster The Phynx as Joe Louis · Comedy
  3. 1947 Johnny at the Fair (1947) movie poster Johnny at the Fair Family
  4. 1943 This Is the Army (1943) movie poster This Is the Army as Joe Louis · Romance
  5. 1938 Spirit of Youth (1938) movie poster Spirit of Youth as Joe Thomas · Drama

Joe Louis in Documentaries & Specials

5
  1. 2021 The Making of ‘Rocky vs. Drago’ (2021) movie poster The Making of ‘Rocky vs. Drago’ as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  2. 2008 Joe Louis: America’s Hero Betrayed (2008) movie poster Joe Louis: America’s Hero Betrayed as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  3. 1970 a.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970) movie poster a.k.a. Cassius Clay as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  4. 1955 The Square Jungle (1955) movie poster The Square Jungle as Himself · Drama
  5. 1947 Easy to Get (1947) movie poster Easy to Get as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
FAQ

Joe Louis: Questions & Answers

How many movies Joe Louis has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Joe Louis been in?

Joe Louis is credited on 10 films, from 1938 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Joe Louis's newest movie?

The most recent film on Joe Louis's filmography is The Making of ‘Rocky vs. Drago’ (2021), in the role of Self (archive footage).

The Best Joe Louis Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 credits.

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