James J. Jeffries

Actor

Born: April 15, 1875
Died: March 3, 1953 (age 77)
From: Carroll, Ohio, USA

James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while…

Filmography (18)

Mr. Celebrity (1941)
Self
Big City (1937)
Jim Jeffries
The Fighting Gentleman (1932)
Self - Referee
They Never Come Back (1932)
First Referee
The Midnight Patrol (1932)
Beau Broadway
Beau Broadway (1928)
Gunner O'Brien
One-Round Hogan (1927)
Tim Hogan
The Prince of Broadway (1926)
Self
Kid Speed (1924)
The Blacksmith
Jeffries, Jr. (1924)
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest (1910)
Self
Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium
Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium (1901)
Jeffries Sparring with His Brother
Jeffries Sparring with His Brother (1901)
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball (1901)
Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling
Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling (1901)
Jeffries Skipping the Rope (1901)
Jeffries in His Training Quarters (1901)
Director
Jeffries-Sharkey Contest (1899)