Actor
Muhammad Ali
148 movies as actor
Born Jan 17, 1942 – Jun 3, 2016 (aged 74)From Louisville, Kentucky, USAAlso known as Cassius Clay, Cassius Marcellus Clay
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Ali was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He began training as an amateur boxer at age 12. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year. He became a Muslim after 1961. He won the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in a major upset on February 25, 1964, at age 22. On March 6, 1964, he announced that he no longer would be known as Cassius Clay but as Muhammad Ali. In 1966, Ali refused to be drafted into the military, citing his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to the Vietnam War. He was found guilty of draft evasion so he faced 5 years in prison and was stripped of his boxing titles. He stayed out of prison as he appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, which overturned his conviction in 1971, but he had not fought for nearly four years and lost a p…
Known for
American Made
2017 · Comedy, Crime
Da 5 Bloods
2020 · War, Drama
The Damned United
2009 · Drama, History
O.J.: Made in America
2016 · Documentary, Crime
When We Were Kings
1996 · Documentary
Pelé
2021 · Documentary
Andre the Giant
2018 · Documentary, TV Movie
Best of Enemies
2015 · Documentary, History
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
2008 · Documentary
Tyson
2008 · Documentary, Drama
I Am Ali
2014 · Documentary
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962 · Drama
Muhammad Ali movies
Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool
2026 · Self (archive footage)
9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later
2026 · Self (archive footage)
Jerry West: The Logo
2026 · Self (Archive Footage)
Beatles '64
2024 · Self (archive footage)
WWE Hall of Fame 2024
2024 · Muhammad Ali
Franz Klammer - The Ski "Kaiser" Will Be
Franz Klammer - The Ski "Kaiser" Will Be 70
2023 · Self (archive footage)
70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leb
70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Cassius X: Becoming Ali
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Stand
2023 · Self (archive footage)
My Father Muhammad Ali
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022 · Self (archive footage)
McEnroe
2022 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The King of Miami Beach
2022
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Parkinson at 50
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Untold: Deal with the Devil
2021 · Self - Professional Boxer (archive footage)
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
2021 · Self (archive footage)
City of Ali
2021
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Mister Candid Camera
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Pelé
2021 · Self (archive Footage)
Ron Lyle
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Earnie Shavers
2021
Da 5 Bloods
2020 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story
2020 · Self (archive footage)
Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Africa Rising
2019 · Self - Boxer (archive footage)
Thrilla in Manila
2019 · Self
In Search of Greatness
2018 · Self (archive footage)
The Champ and the King
2018 · Self (archive footage)
Black Is Beltza
2018 · Self (voice) (archive footage)
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes
2018 · Self (archive footage)
United We Stand: The Ali Summit
2018 · archival footage
Andre the Giant
2018 · Self (archive footage)
American Made
2017 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Summer of Love
2017
Muhammad Ali - Rumble in the Jungle
2016 · Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
2016 · Self (archive footage)
Sticky: A (Self) Love Story
2016 · Self
Les vendredis d'Apostrophes
2015 · Self (archive footage)
Best of Enemies
2015 · Self (archival)
Robbed
2014 · Self
I Am Ali
2014 · Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
2014 · Self (Archival Footage)
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
2013 · Himself (archive footage)
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013 · Himself
The Trials of Muhammad Ali
2013 · Self (archive footage)
Ali: The Mission
2013 · Self (archive footage)
WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak
2012 · Self (archive footage)
Norman Mailer: The American
2012 · Self
When Ali Came to Britain
2012
The Real Rocky
2011 · Self (archive footage)
Muhammad and Larry
2009 · Himself
Muhammad Ali: Fighting Spirit
2009 · himself
Rumble in the Jungle
2009 · Self
Soul Power
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Facing Ali
2009 · Self
The Damned United
2009 · archival footage
When Ali Met Cathal
2009 · Muhammad Ali
Thrilla in Manila
2008 · Himself (archive footage)
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
2008 · Self (archive footage)
Black Power Salute
2008 · Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami
2008 · Himself
Tyson
2008 · Self (archive footage)
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
2008 · Self (archive footage)
Ali's Dozen
2006 · Self
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006 · Muhammad Ali
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
2006 · Self (archive footage)
Ali Rap
Ali Rap
2006 · Himself
Legends Never Die
Legends Never Die
2006 · Self (archive footage)
Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes
Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story
2006 · Self (Archival Footage)
Pelé Forever
2004 · Self (archive footage)
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003 · Self
The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali
2003 · Himself
The Documented Life and Times of Muhamma
The Documented Life and Times of Muhammad Ali - The Greatest
2002
Monday Night Mayhem
2002 · Self (archive footage)
The Making of 'Ali'
2001 · Self
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
2001 · Himself
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001 · Self
When Boxing Ruled The World
When Boxing Ruled The World
2001 · Self
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
2001 · Self (archive footage)
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
2000 · Self
Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!
2000 · Himself
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
2000 · Himself
Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection
Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection
1999
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
1998 · Himself
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
1998 · Self
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998 · Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Boxing Crazy
Boxing Crazy
1997
When We Were Kings
1996 · Self
Boxing Barmy
Boxing Barmy
1996
Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony
1996 · Self
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996 · Self (archive footage)
Boxing's Greatest Champions
1995 · Self
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
1995 · Himself (Archival Footage)
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavy
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
1995 · Himself
WCW Halloween Havoc 1994
1994 · Himself (Ringside)
Naked Sport: Welcome to the Sewer
1993 · Self
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
1991
Night of 100 Stars III
1990 · Self
The Best of ABC's Wide World of Sports: The 60's
1990 · Self
Champions Forever
1989 · Self
Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes
1988 · Self
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
1988
Boxing's Greatest Knockouts
Boxing's Greatest Knockouts
1987
Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
1986 · Self
Doin' Time
1985 · Muhammad Ali
WrestleMania
1985 · Muhammad Ali (Enforcer)
James Bond: The First 21 Years
1983 · Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Trevor Berbick
1981 · Self
Body and Soul
1981 · Himself
Diana
1981 · Self
Muhammad and Larry
1980
Freedom Road
1979 · Gideon Jackson
Kings of the Square Ring
1978
Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II
1978
The Greatest
1977 · Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III
1975 · Self
Funny Girl to Funny Lady
1975 · Self
The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
1974 · Self
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
1974 · Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II
1974 · Self
The Fighters
1974 · Self
Black Soul
1974 · Self
The Fight
1974 · Himself
Muhammad Ali vs. Floyd Patterson II
1972 · Self
Money Talks
1972 · Self
Wake Up and Apologise
1972 · Self
Malcolm X
1972 · Self (archive footage)
Black Rodeo
1972 · Self
Fight of the Century
1971 · Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I
1971 · Self
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970 · Self
The Super Fight
1970 · Himself
Something's Happening
1967
Goal!
1966 · Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper II
Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper II
1966
Muhammad Ali vs. Floyd Patterson I
1965 · Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston II
1965 · Self
Cassius le grand
1964
Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I
1964 · Self
Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones
1963 · Self
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962 · Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson
Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson
1961 · Self
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