Bob Beamon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.5998

Gender

Male

Birthday

29-Aug-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Queens, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Robert Beamon

Bob Beamon

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.


Credits

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) Character: Self
Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Summer games in Mexico City. Using rare footage, archival photos and interviews with key figures from the era, revisit a pivotal event in American history.
That Rhythm, Those Blues That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988) Character: N/A
A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
Black Power Salute Black Power Salute (2008) Character: Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
The Record Breakers The Record Breakers (1991) Character: Self (archive footage)
Welcome to a hard driving video about the biggest winners of all, the athletes and teams who broken records in their sports.
Goldengirl Goldengirl (1979) Character: Colorman
A neo-Nazi Doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised & Conditioned since she was a child to run in the Olympics.



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