Deceased
When Did Karl 'Killer' Davis Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 69GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn16/04/1908Born inOhio, USADied01/07/1977Died inSan Bernardino CountyWikidataQ113293102 ↗TMDb#1135034 ↗
Karl Thurman Davis, Sr. was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name, Crippler Karl and Killer Karl Davis. Regarded as one of the most hated "heel performers" during the 1930s and 40s, he was given the "Crippler" moniker by Toronto sportswriter Johnny Fitzgerald after injuring Whipper Billy Watson during a bout in Toronto.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | StartimeSeries | Big Man | 51 |
| 1958 | Mickey Spillane's Mike HammerSeries | Louis | 50 |
| 1958 | The Bonnie Parker StoryMovie | Texan (uncredited) | 50 |
| 1957 | Perry MasonSeries | Leo Kaster | 49 |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90Series | Wrestler | 48 |
| 1956 | Requiem for a HeavyweightMovie | Wrestler | 48 |
| 1954 | The EgyptianMovie | Libyan Guard | 46 |
| 1953 | SalomeMovie | Slave Master | 45 |
| 1952 | Young Man with IdeasMovie | Punchy | 44 |
| 1952 | Flesh and FuryMovie | Broadway Character (uncredited) | 44 |
| 1950 | Gambling HouseMovie | Big (uncredited) | 42 |
| 1950 | Space PatrolSeries | Durk | 42 |