Bob Beamon

Robert Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his world record in the long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. By jumping 8.90 m, he broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell.

Bob Beamon is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 6 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002 (2004), Goldengirl (1979), Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999), The Record Breakers (1991), That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988), Black Power Salute (2008). The recorded credits span 1979 to 2008, including 5 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.