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Leon Spinks(1953-2021)

  • Actor
  • Producer
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Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks at the Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas, Nevada 1978
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Leon Spinks was born on 11 July 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Untitled Leon Spinks Project, Risen (2010) and The Prize Fighter (2003). He was married to Brenda Glur, Betty Wilson and Nova Bush. He died on 5 February 2021 in Henderson, Nevada, USA.
BornJuly 11, 1953
DiedFebruary 5, 2021(67)
BornJuly 11, 1953
DiedFebruary 5, 2021(67)
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Known for

Untitled Leon Spinks Project
  • Producer
    Risen (2010)
    Risen
    5.2
    • Bouncer 2
    • 2010
    The Prize Fighter (2003)
    The Prize Fighter
    3.2
    Video
    • Lattrell
    • 2003
    Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in Facing Ali (2009)
    Facing Ali
    7.9
    • Self
    • 2009

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Ringside in the Mountains (2025)
      Ringside in the Mountains
      • 2025
    • Risen (2010)
      Risen
      5.2
      • Bouncer 2
      • 2010
    • The Prize Fighter (2003)
      The Prize Fighter
      3.2
      Video
      • Lattrell
      • 2003
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos1

    The Prize Fighter
    Trailer 1:44
    The Prize Fighter

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • July 11, 1953
      • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    • Died
      • February 5, 2021
      • Henderson, Nevada, USA(prostate cancer)
    • Spouses
        Brenda GlurOctober 9, 2011 - February 5, 2021 (his death)
    • Children
        Leon Spinks III
    • Parents
        Leon Spinks Sr
    • Relatives
        Michael Spinks(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He and his younger brother Michael Spinks were Olympic boxing champions.
    • Quotes
      I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool.
    • Nickname
      • Neon Leon

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