Acting
Bob Beamon
- Born
- 1946-08-29
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
6 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Black Power Salute
2008 · Movie
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
2004 · TV Show
Self
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
1999 · Movie
Self
The Record Breakers
1991 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
That Rhythm, Those Blues
1988 · Movie
Cast
Goldengirl
1979 · Movie
Colorman