Acting · Queens, New York, USA · Born August 29, 1946
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.
MovieBlack Power Salute
2008
as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
TVThe Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
2004
as Self
MovieFists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
1999
as Self
MovieThe Record Breakers
1991
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThat Rhythm, Those Blues
1988
MovieGoldengirl
1979
as Colorman
