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Abraham Simon was an American professional heavyweight boxer. He fought Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title twice. After retiring he became an actor and appeared in films such as On the Waterfront, Never Love a Stranger and Requiem for a Heavyweight, and a number of live dramas during the early days of television.
Birth Name
Abraham Simon
Born
Wednesday, 01 January 1913
Died
Friday, 24 October 1969
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Requiem for a Heavyweight | 1962 | |
| Never Love a Stranger | 'Fats' Crown | 1958 |
| Singing in the Dark | The Killer | 1956 |
| On the Waterfront | Barney | 1954 |
| The United States Steel Hour | Hercules / Pinaud | 1953 |
| Charlie Wild, Private Detective | The Dancer | 1950 |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | Self - Pro Boxer | 1950 |
| Man Against Crime | Sammy | 1949 |
| The Notorious Elinor Lee | Hererra / Herrera | 1940 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Requiem for a Heavyweight | 1962 | |
| Never Love a Stranger | 'Fats' Crown | 1958 |
| Singing in the Dark | The Killer | 1956 |
| On the Waterfront | Barney | 1954 |
| The United States Steel Hour | Hercules / Pinaud | 1953 |
| Charlie Wild, Private Detective | The Dancer | 1950 |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | Self - Pro Boxer | 1950 |
| Man Against Crime | Sammy | 1949 |
| The Notorious Elinor Lee | Hererra / Herrera | 1940 |
