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Abraham Simon (May 30, 1913 – October 24, 1969) 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.
Date Of Birth 1913-05-30 Died 1969-10-24 Place Of Birth Long Island, New York, USA Height 6' 4½" (1.94 m) Profession Actor Nationality American
# Fact 1 Appeared as the giant on the cover of the Marty Gold LP "Hi Fi Fo Fum" (VIK LX-1133). 2 Won his first 14 fights, 12 by knockout. 3 Knocked out future heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott in 6 rounds 4 Compiled a 38-10 record with 27 knockouts. 5 In 1942 became the last Jewish fighter to fight for the Heavyweight Title 6 Fought Joe Louis twice for the World Heavyweight Boxing Title 7 Was a professional boxer. Fought thirteen rounds with 'Brown Bomber' Joe Louis in 1941. Boxed him again, for the heavyweight title on March 27, 1942.
Actor Title Year Status Character Requiem for a Heavyweight 1962 Never Love a Stranger 1958 'Fats' Crown The United States Steel Hour 1956-1957 TV Series Pinaud / Hercules Singing in the Dark 1956 The Killer On the Waterfront 1954 Barney Man Against Crime 1952 TV Series Sammy The Notorious Elinor Lee 1940 Hererra
Self Title Year Status Character World's Heavyweight Championship Fight: Joe Louis vs. Abe Simon 1942 Short Himself
Known for movies On the Waterfront (1954) as Barney
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) as Actor
Never Love a Stranger (1958) as 'Fats' Crown
Singing in the Dark (1956) as The Killer