Quick Facts
Born:
1931-08-20
Birthplace:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Credits:
45 Total Roles
Don King
Acting
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Biography
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Donald "Don" King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality. His career highlights include promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila", as well as orchestrating the ascent of Mike Tyson. King has promoted some of the most prominent names in boxing, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Julio César Chávez, Andrew Golota, Félix Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr. and Marco Antonio Barrera.
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Donald "Don" King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality. His career highlights include promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila", as well as orchestrating the ascent of Mike Tyson. King has promoted some of the most prominent names in boxing, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Julio César Chávez, Andrew Golota, Félix Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr. and Marco Antonio Barrera.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Don King (boxing promoter), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Devil's Advocate
Don King
Knight Rider
Don King
The Daily Show
Self
Miami Vice
Mr. Cash
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
Moonlighting
Don King
When We Were Kings
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Final Round MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Untold: Deal with the Devil MOVIE | Self - Boxing Promoter (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Bruno v Tyson MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | The Real Michael Jackson MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Tommy MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | The Making of Trump MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Chasing Tyson MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | The Real Rocky MOVIE | Self |