What is Ken Norton's latest movie?

Ken Norton's most recent film is "Muhammad and Larry" (2009).

Is Ken Norton a good actor?

Ken Norton has an average audience rating of 4.0/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Champions Forever, Facing Ali, Mandingo.

Ken Norton

Q: What is the best movie of Ken Norton?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Ken Norton is "Champions Forever" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Ken Norton acted in?

Ken Norton has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

14Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 9, 1943

Birth Place: Jacksonville, Illinois, USA

About Ken Norton

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American professional boxer who competed from 1967 to 1981. He is often considered One of Greatest Heavyweight boxers of All Time.

Ken Norton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ken Norton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ken Norton's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Ken Norton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Champions Forever, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ken Norton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Norton's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Champions Forever: No other film has the sweeping review of Ali's greatest fights, the legendary fight footage, and the real time relevant

Champions Forever

1989•Documentary

★7.3

★7.3

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

Facing Ali

2009•Documentary

★6.6

★6.6

Mandingo: Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit

Mandingo

1975•Romance

★6.5

★6.5

Muhammad and Larry: In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend

Muhammad and Larry

2009•Documentary

★6.2

★6.2

Dirty Work: Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam'

Dirty Work

1998•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Ken Norton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	Muhammad and Larry	Himself (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2009	Facing Ali	Self	Hit	Similar →
2008	The Man Who Came Back	Grandpa	Flop	Similar →
2000	Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1998	Dirty Work	Self	Average	Similar →
1991	Kiss and Be Killed	Gabe	Flop	Similar →
1989	Champions Forever	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Oceans of Fire	Chief	Flop	Similar →
1984	Delta Pi	Branscombe	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Chevy Chase Show	Self	Flop	Similar →
1976	Drum	Drum	Flop	Similar →
1975	Mandingo	Mede (Ganymede)	Hit	Similar →
1974	Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II	Self	Flop	Similar →

Ken Norton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Norton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Norton is "Champions Forever" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Norton acted in?

Ken Norton has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Norton?

Other notable films include "Facing Ali", "Mandingo", and "Muhammad and Larry".