John Carlos
Born: 1945-06-05
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, USA
Biography
John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith.
Known For
O.J.: Made in America
The Price of Protest
1968
Stand
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Salute
Malcolm X
Black Power Salute
With Drawn Arms
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Top Movie Credits
O.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage)
The Price of Protest
Self (archive footage)
1968
Self (archive footage)
Stand
Self (archive footage)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Self (archive footage)
Salute
Self
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Black Power Salute
Self (archive footage)
With Drawn Arms
Self (archival footage)
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self (archive footage)