Don King
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald "Don" King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality. His career highlights include promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila", as well as orchestrating the ascent of Mike Tyson. King has promoted some of the most prominent names in boxing, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Julio César Chávez, Andrew Golota, Félix Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr. and Marco Antonio Barrera. Description above from the Wikipedia article Don King (boxing promoter), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Don King
The Devil's Advocate
The Daily Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Knight Rider
Saturday Night Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Miami Vice
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Moonlighting
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (47 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Final Round | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2024 |
 | Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2023 |
 | Los lunes a las 9 | Self (Archive Footage) | Movie | 2022 |
 | Untold: Deal with the Devil | Self - Boxing Promoter (archive footage) | Movie | 2021 |
 | Bruno v Tyson | Self | Movie | 2021 |
 | The Real Michael Jackson | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | Tommy | Self | Movie | 2017 |
 | The Making of Trump | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2015 |
 | Chasing Tyson | Self | Movie | 2015 |
 | Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | The Real Rocky | Self | Movie | 2011 |
 | Klitschko | Self | Movie | 2011 |
 | The After Party: The Last Party 3 | Self | Movie | 2011 |
 | 30 for 30 | Self | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Soul Power | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2009 |
 | Tyson | Self - Promotor | Movie | 2008 |
 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Self | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
| The Prince Who Is King | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1999 | |
 | B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 | Self | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Devil's Advocate | Don King | Movie | 1997 |
 | The Chris Rock Show | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1997 |
 | When We Were Kings | Self | Movie | 1996 |
 | Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story | Self (archive footage) | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Arli$$ | Don King | TV Series | 1996 |
 | The Daily Show | Self | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Ruby Wax Meets | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1993 |
 | Voices That Care | Self - Choir Member | Movie | 1991 |
| Spike Lee Presents Mike Tyson | Self | Movie | 1990 | |
 | Blossom | Don King | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Kojak: Fatal Flaw | Don King | Movie | 1989 |
 | Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes | Self | Movie | 1988 |
 | Dispatches | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1987 |
 | Heaven | Self | Movie | 1987 |
 | Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1987 |
 | Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick | Self | Movie | 1986 |
 | Head Office | INC Executive | Movie | 1985 |
 | Moonlighting | Don King | TV Series | 1985 |
 | The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto | Director | Movie | 1984 |
 | Miami Vice | Mr. Cash | TV Series | 1984 |
 | The Last Fight | Self | Movie | 1983 |
 | Knight Rider | Don King | TV Series | 1982 |
 | An Audience with... | Self | TV Series | 1978 |
 | Saturday Night Live | Self (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |