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

Top Movie Credits

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