5.4
Movie
Acting
Bob Beamon
- Born
- (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
- Credits
- 6 titles
Biography
Robert Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his world record in the long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. By jumping 8.90 m, he broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 6
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Black Power Salute Film | Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968 |
| 2004 | The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002 TV | Self (15 ep) |
| 1999 | Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games Film | Self |
| 1991 | The Record Breakers Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | That Rhythm, Those Blues Film | |
| 1979 | Goldengirl Film | Colorman |