Henry Cooper

Acting

Henry Cooper

Born 1934-05-03 · London, England

Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG was an English heavyweight boxer known for the effectiveness of his left hook, "Enry's 'Ammer", and his knockdown of the young Muhammad Ali. Cooper held the British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight titles several times throughout his career, and unsuccessfully challenged Ali for the world heavyweight championship in 1966. Following his retirement from the sport, Cooper continued his career as a television and radio personality and was enormously popular in Britain: he was the first (and is today one of just three people) to twice win the public vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

Acting credits

Royal Flash poster
5.8

Cowardly rogue Harry Flashman's (Malcolm McDowell) schemes to gain entry to the royal circles of 19th-century Europe go nowhere until he meets a pair of devious nobles with their own agenda. At their urging, Flashman agrees to re-create himself as a bogus Prussian nobleman to woo a beautiful duchess. But the half-baked plan quickly comes unraveled, and he's soon on the run from several new enemies who are all calling for the rapscallion's head.

Royal Flash

1975

James Bond: The First 21 Years poster
6.7

A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.

James Bond: The First 21 Years

1983

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Documentary looking back at the golden era of heavyweight boxing which occurred at the dawn of global television broadcasting.

When Boxing Ruled The World

2001

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Harry Carpenter quizzes ex-Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson on what it takes to get to the top in the boxing ring, analysing the styles of great fighters like Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali and Tyson himself.

Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights

1988

Ali's Dozen poster
7.0

Ali's Dozen profiles the 12 rounds that defined his genius, showcasing Ali the boxer and by extension, Ali the man.

Ali's Dozen

2006

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Mike Tyson chats with Larry Merchant from HBO about great KOs throughout boxing history.

Boxing's Greatest Knockouts

1987

Facing Ali poster
7.4

Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

Facing Ali

2009

The Plank poster
7.4

Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.

The Plank

1979

a.k.a. Cassius Clay poster
7.3

The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of one of the most courageous, outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing: Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Ali soon rose to become a renowned athlete, an articulate author and a compelling political; leader. Audacious, ambitious and totally fearless, Ali became a symbol of pride, a legend of hope and one of the most extraordinary cultural icons of the 20th century.

a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970

Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show poster
9.0

'Boom! Boom!' The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show featuers the most hilarious moments from the Mr Derek, Mr Roy and Mr Howard years.

Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show

2001

Legacy: A Personal History of Barry Sheene poster
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Documentary on the life & times of 1976 & 1977 500cc World Motorbike Racing Champion Barry Sheene featuring family home movies shot by his father and never seen before, as well as other archive and newly shot interviews with Barry's friends & family. Written by Mark Tinkler

Legacy: A Personal History of Barry Sheene

2007

An Audience with Jackie Mason poster
7.0

The great American comedian Jackie Mason entertains a celebrity audience including Bruce Forsyth, Barry Humphries, Henry Cooper and Michael Winner.

An Audience with Jackie Mason

1990

The Tale of Elsie Bossing poster
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A stop-motion animation of a difficult old woman who takes risks crossing the road. Introduced by Henry Cooper.

The Tale of Elsie Bossing

1975