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Dempsey

Plot: Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey
Release Date: Wednesday, September 28 1983
41 years ago
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Portrait of Treat WilliamsTreat Williams. Treat Williams was 31 in Dempsey as 'Jack Dempsey'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 01 1951 –
Died: Mon, Jun 12 2023
Portrait of Sam WaterstonSam Waterston. Sam Waterston was 42 in Dempsey as 'Doc Kearns'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Portrait of Sally KellermanSally Kellerman. Sally Kellerman was 46 in Dempsey as 'Maxine Cates'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 02 1937 –
Died: Thu, Feb 24 2022
Portrait of Victoria TennantVictoria Tennant. Victoria Tennant was 32 in Dempsey as 'Estelle Taylor'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 30 1950
Portrait of Peter Mark RichmanPeter Mark Richman. Peter Mark Richman was 56 in Dempsey as 'Tex Rickard'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 16 1927 –
Died: Thu, Jan 14 2021
Portrait of Jesse VintJesse Vint. Jesse Vint was 43 in Dempsey as 'Bernie Dempsey'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 21 1940
Portrait of Robert HarperRobert Harper. Robert Harper was 32 in Dempsey as 'Damon Runyon'.
Birthday: Sat, May 19 1951 –
Died: Thu, Jan 23 2020
Portrait of John McLiamJohn McLiam. John McLiam was 65 in Dempsey as 'Hyrum Dempsey'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 24 1918 –
Died: Sat, Apr 16 1994
Portrait of Bonnie BartlettBonnie Bartlett. Bonnie Bartlett was 54 in Dempsey as 'Celia Dempsey'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 20 1929
Portrait of James NobleJames Noble. James Noble was 61 in Dempsey as 'Gavin McNab'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 05 1922 –
Died: Mon, Mar 28 2016
Portrait of John LehneJohn Lehne. John Lehne was 57 in Dempsey as 'Gene Normile'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 27 1925 –
Died: Fri, Jul 06 2007
Portrait of Gene NormileGene Normile. Gene Normile was >> in Dempsey as 'Otto'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael McManusMichael McManus. Michael McManus was 37 in Dempsey as 'Babe Ruth'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 26 1946
Portrait of Mark L. TaylorMark L. Taylor. Mark L. Taylor was 32 in Dempsey as 'Price'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 25 1950
Portrait of Jimmy NickersonJimmy Nickerson. Jimmy Nickerson was 34 in Dempsey as 'Gene Tunney'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 18 1949 –
Died: Fri, May 04 2018
Portrait of Jack O'LearyJack O'Leary. Jack O'Leary was 48 in Dempsey as 'Jerry the Greek'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 10 1935 –
Died: Thu, Sep 28 1989
Portrait of Walker EdmistonWalker Edmiston. Walker Edmiston was 57 in Dempsey as 'Announcer'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 06 1926 –
Died: Thu, Feb 15 2007
Portrait of Richard KarronRichard Karron. Richard Karron was >> in Dempsey as 'Morgan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clay HodgesClay Hodges. Clay Hodges was >> in Dempsey as 'Jess Willard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terence McGovernTerence McGovern. Terence McGovern was 41 in Dempsey as 'Benson'.
Birthday: Mon, May 11 1942
Portrait of Michael FoxMichael Fox. Michael Fox was 62 in Dempsey as 'Judge Dooling'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 27 1921 –
Died: Sun, Jun 02 1996
Portrait of Richard WintersteinRichard Winterstein. Richard Winterstein was >> in Dempsey as 'Trent'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas BellinThomas Bellin. Thomas Bellin was 49 in Dempsey as 'Howard Dillard'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 13 1934 –
Died: Sat, Mar 05 2011
Portrait of Glenn RobardsGlenn Robards. Glenn Robards was >> in Dempsey as 'Barbour'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vernon ScottVernon Scott. Vernon Scott was >> in Dempsey as 'Small Boy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lana SchwabLana Schwab. Lana Schwab was >> in Dempsey as 'Woman at Fight'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Galen ThompsonGalen Thompson. Galen Thompson was >> in Dempsey as 'Eddie'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Gus TrikonisGus Trikonis. Gus Trikonis was 45 in Dempsey as 'Director'
Birthday: Sun, Nov 21 1937
Portrait of Jay BensonJay Benson. Jay Benson was >> in Dempsey as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles W. FriesCharles W. Fries. Charles W. Fries was 30 in Dempsey as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 15 1953
Portrait of Jack DempseyJack Dempsey. Jack Dempsey would have been no older than 87 in Dempsey as 'Book'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 24 1895 –
Died: Tue, May 31 1983
Portrait of Mina MittelmanMina Mittelman. Mina Mittelman was >> in Dempsey as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward di LorenzoEdward di Lorenzo. Edward di Lorenzo was >> in Dempsey as 'Teleplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellis CohenEllis Cohen. Ellis Cohen was >> in Dempsey as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adele TaylorAdele Taylor. Adele Taylor was >> in Dempsey as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara Piatelli DempseyBarbara Piatelli Dempsey. Barbara Piatelli Dempsey was >> in Dempsey as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday