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Charles L. "Sonny" Liston was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 to 1970. A dominant contender of his era, he became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout the following year in defense of the title; in the latter fight he also became the inaugural WBC heavyweight champion. Liston was particularly known for his toughness, formidable punching power, long reach, and intimidating appearance.
Birth Name
Charles Liston
Born
Sunday, 08 May 1932
Died
Wednesday, 30 December 1970
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Muhammad Ali | Self | 2021 |
| Cleveland Williams | Self | 2021 |
| Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2020 |
| Who Killed Malcolm X? | Self | 2019 |
| Foreman | Self - Former Heavyweight Champion | 2017 |
| Muhammad Ali: The Greatest | Self | 2016 |
| In Their Own Words | Self | 2015 |
| I Am Ali | Self | 2014 |
| The Trials of Muhammad Ali | Self | 2013 |
| Ali: Still the Greatest | Self | 2012 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Muhammad Ali | Self | 2021 |
| Cleveland Williams | Self | 2021 |
| Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2020 |
| Who Killed Malcolm X? | Self | 2019 |
| Foreman | Self - Former Heavyweight Champion | 2017 |
| Muhammad Ali: The Greatest | Self | 2016 |
| In Their Own Words | Self | 2015 |
| I Am Ali | Self | 2014 |
| The Trials of Muhammad Ali | Self | 2013 |
| Ali: Still the Greatest | Self | 2012 |
| The Muhammad Ali Story | Self | 2009 |
| Facing Ali | Self | 2009 |
| Tyson | Self | 2008 |
| Mobsters | Self | 2007 |
| Sam Cooke: Legend | Self | 2003 |
| When We Were Kings | Self / Himself (archive footage) | 1997 |
| Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story | Self | 1996 |
| Reputations | Self | 1994 |
| American Experience | Self - Fights Cassius Clay | 1988 |
| Eyes on the Prize | Self | 1987 |
| Unsolved Mysteries | Self | 1987 |
| Moonfire | The Farmer | 1973 |
| Malcolm X | Self - Fights Cassius Clay | 1972 |
| a.k.a. Cassius Clay | Self / Himself (Archival Footage) | 1970 |
| Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee | Himself / Self | 1969 |
| Love, American Style | Rocky Morgan (segment "Love and the Champ") | 1969 |
| Head | Extra | 1968 |
| The Joey Bishop Show | Self | 1967 |
| ABC's Nightlife | Self | 1964 |
| That Regis Philbin Show | Self | 1964 |
| The Farmer's Daughter | Clarence Henry | 1963 |
| This Is Your Life | Self | 1955 |
| The Jack Benny Program | Self | 1950 |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | Self / Self - Rope Jumper | 1948 |
