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Sonji Roi(1945-2005)

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Sonji Roi was born on 23 November 1945 in the USA. She was married to Muhammad Ali. She died on 11 October 2005 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornNovember 23, 1945
DiedOctober 11, 2005(59)
BornNovember 23, 1945
DiedOctober 11, 2005(59)
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Known for

Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
The Mike Douglas Show
7.0
TV Series
  • Self(as Sonji Clay)
Merv Griffin in The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
The Merv Griffin Show
6.6
TV Series
  • Self - the former Mrs. Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story (1996)
Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story
8.2
TV Movie
  • Self
  • 1996

Credits

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  • Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story (1996)
    Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • Self
    • 1996
  • Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
    The Mike Douglas Show
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Self (as Sonji Clay)
    • 1966
  • Merv Griffin in The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
    The Merv Griffin Show
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Self - the former Mrs. Cassius Clay
    • 1966

Archive Footage

  • Jonathan Eig in Muhammad Ali (2021)
    Muhammad Ali
    8.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2021
  • Richard G. Hatcher: Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer & Politician (2017)
    Richard G. Hatcher: Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer & Politician
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2017
  • Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (2016)
    Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
    8.3
    TV Movie
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2016

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Sonji Clay
  • Born
    • November 23, 1945
    • USA
  • Died
    • October 11, 2005
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Muhammad AliAugust 14, 1964 - January 16, 1966 (divorced)

Did you know

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    Is portrayed by Jada Pinkett Smith in Ali (2001).

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