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James J. Jeffries
Acting
April 15, 1875
Died March 3, 1953 (77 years old)
Carroll, Ohio, USA
18
Acting Credits
1
Directed
Biography
James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left...
Known For
Filmography
Mr. Celebrity
1941
as Self
7
Big City
1937
as Jim Jeffries
7.7
They Never Come Back
1932
as First Referee
6.3
The Midnight Patrol
1932
10
The Fighting Gentleman
1932
as Self - Referee
8
Beau Broadway
1928
as Gunner O'Brien
7
One-Round Hogan
1927
as Tim Hogan
10
The Prince of Broadway
1926
as Self
7
Jeffries, Jr.
1924
as James J. Jeffries
6.7
Kid Speed
1924
as The Blacksmith
5.5
Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest
1910
as Self
5.5
Jeffries in His Training Quarters
1901
6.5
Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling
1901
10
Jeffries Skipping the Rope
1901
9
Jeffries Sparring with His Brother
1901
8
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
1901
9
Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium
1901
8
Jeffries-Sharkey Contest
1899
10