Sugar Ray Robinson - Actor Profile

Sugar Ray Robinson

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 3, 1921
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About Sugar Ray Robinson

American boxer.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Sugar Ray Robinson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sugar Ray Robinson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Sugar Ray Robinson'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 Honeyboy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sugar Ray Robinson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sugar Ray Robinson's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Honeyboy (1982) movie poster
★10.0

Honeyboy: Rico 'Honeyboy' Ramirez is a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx who finds fame and fortune as a middleweight boxer. But h

Honeyboy

1982•Action
★9.0
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI (1951) movie poster
★9.0

Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI: The sixth and final fight between LaMotta and Robinson, it took place at Chicago Stadium on St. Valentine's Day in 1951.

Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI

1951
★8.0
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion (1998) movie poster
★8.0

Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion: This sports documentary tells the remarkable story of the man voted the greatest boxer in history. Spanning his career f

Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion

1998•Documentary
★8.0
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (1995) movie poster
★8.0

Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing: This comprehensive HBO presentation documents the history of heavyweight boxing through the 20th century, beginning with

Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing

1995•Documentary
★7.0
The Return of Mod Squad (1979) movie poster
★7.0

The Return of Mod Squad: Pete, Linc and Julie are called back to the force when a series of sniper attacks are made on their old boss. But the th

The Return of Mod Squad

1979•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Sugar Ray Robinson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1998 Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion Himself (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Boxing Barmy - Flop Similar →
1995 Boxing's Greatest Champions Self Flop Similar →
1995 Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing Himself Super Hit Similar →
1986 All Star Party for Clint Eastwood Self Average Similar →
1986 64 Day Hero Himself (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1982 Honeyboy Himself Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Return of Mod Squad Sugar Ray Robinson Hit Similar →
1977 Telethon Himself Average Similar →
1971 The Todd Killings Police Officer Flop Similar →
1971 The Love Machine Himself / Party Guest (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1971 City Beneath the Sea Capt. Hunter Flop Similar →
1971 Fight of the Century Self Flop Similar →
1970 Sugar Ray Robinson: Pound for Pound Self Flop Similar →
1968 Candy Zero Flop Similar →
1968 Paper Lion Sugar Ray Robinson Hit Similar →
1968 The Detective Kelly Average Similar →
1958 Dancing, a Man's Game - Gene Kelly Self Flop Similar →
1953 Statues Also Die Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1951 Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI - Super Hit Similar →

Sugar Ray Robinson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sugar Ray Robinson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sugar Ray Robinson is "Honeyboy" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sugar Ray Robinson acted in?

Sugar Ray Robinson has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sugar Ray Robinson?

Other notable films include "Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI", "Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion", and "Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing".

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