Ken Norton
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Summary
Ken Norton was born on August 9, 1943[1], in Jacksonville[2]. He died on September 18, 2013[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a boxer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,207 views/month, #6,180 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jacksonville East Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Educated at: Truman State University[13]
- Award received: International Boxing Hall of Fame[14], WBC World Heavyweight Champion[15], Sugar Ray Robinson Award[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of sports team: Buldog[18]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[19]
- Head coach: Eddie Futch[20]
- Commons category: Ken Norton[21]
- Cause of death: heart failure[22]
- Sport: boxing[23]
- Family name: Norton[24]
- Given name: Ken[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 50[27]
- Number of wins: 42[28]
- Number of losses: 7[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Country for sport: United States[31]
- Start of work period: 1967[32]
- End of work period: 1981[33]
- Height: 191 cm[34]
- Mass: 100 kg[35]
- Sports discipline competed in: heavyweight[36]
Why It Matters
Ken Norton has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Ken Norton born?
Ken Norton's place of birth was Jacksonville[2].
Where did Ken Norton die?
Ken Norton passed away in Las Vegas[4].
What did Ken Norton do for work?
Ken Norton worked as a boxer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8].
Where did Ken Norton go to school?
Ken Norton was educated at Truman State University[13].
What awards did Ken Norton receive?
Honors received include International Boxing Hall of Fame[14], WBC World Heavyweight Champion[15], and Sugar Ray Robinson Award[16].