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Sonny Liston
★ Acting

Sonny Liston

· Active 1962–2019

Sonny Liston, born in 1932, is best known for his role in Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (1969), where he embodies the fierce spirit of the boxing world. His portrayal captures the intensity of the sport during a transformative era, reflecting the rivalries and triumphs that defined the 1960s. While primarily recognized as a boxing champion, Liston's foray into film adds a layer of complexity to his legacy, intertwining the worlds of athletics and cinema. His appearance in this film provides a unique lens into the cultural significance of boxing during that time.

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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

1974 ★ 7.6
as Self

He's the greatest fighter of all time. A sports icon that is loved throughout the world. A man driven by his ambition to be the best. Muhammad Ali is a name that to this day puts fear in the strongest of men. Hear from the people who knew him best, from experts of the world of boxing, relive the legendary fights and explore the life of boxing's greatest symbol, Ali.

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Filmography

20 credits
2010s 3 credits
2019
Movie ★ 8.0
2013
The Trials of Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.1
2011
The Real Rocky as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.1
2000s 2 credits
2008
Tyson as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.8
1990s 5 credits
1996
Movie ★ 8.0
1996
Movie
1996
Die Muhammad Ali Story as Sonny Liston
TV
1995
Movie ★ 7.0
1980s 1 credit
1970s 3 credits
1974
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
Moonfire as The Farmer
Movie ★ 3.8
1970
a.k.a. Cassius Clay as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.3
1960s 6 credits
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1968
Head as Extra
Movie ★ 6.2
1965
Harlow as First Fighter
Movie ★ 4.7