Quick Facts
Born:
1946-08-29
Birthplace:
Queens, New York, USA
Credits:
6 Total Roles
Bob Beamon
Acting
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Biography
Robert Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his world record in the long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. By jumping 8.90 m, he broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell.
Known For
Goldengirl
Colorman
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self
That Rhythm, Those Blues
Self
Black Power Salute
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
The Record Breakers
Self (archive footage)
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Black Power Salute MOVIE | Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968 |
| 2004 | The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002 TV | Self |
| 1999 | Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | The Record Breakers MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | That Rhythm, Those Blues MOVIE | Self |
| 1979 | Goldengirl MOVIE | Colorman |