Georges Carpentier

Born: 1894-01-12

Birthplace: Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, France

Biography

Georges Carpentier was a French boxer who reigned as the world's light heavyweight champion in 1920-22. He is best remembered for his fight for the world's heavyweight crown with champ Jack Dempsey, one of the highlights of the Roaring Twenties.

Known For

The Show of Shows
Paris 1900
Chance at Love
The Wonder Man
Hold Everything
Toboggan
A Gipsy Cavalier
The Battle of the Century
Carpentier
Le Roman de Carpentier

Top Movie Credits

The Show of Shows Boulevardier in 'If I Could Learn to Love' Number (uncredited)
Paris 1900 Self (archive footage)
Chance at Love Self (segment "Les interviews-vérités") (uncredited)
The Wonder Man Henri D'Alour
Hold Everything Georges La Verne
Toboggan Georges Romanet
A Gipsy Cavalier Valerius Carew