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Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Actor · born 15 January 1929 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, serving as its first president. With the SCLC, King led an unsuccessful 1962 struggle against segregation in Albany, Georgia (the Albany Movement), and helped organize the 1963 nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama. King also helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. There, he established his reputation as one of the greatest orators in American history.

Where to start: O.J.: Made in America (2016).

As actor 108

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Martin Luther King Jr. movie?

By viewer score, O.J.: Made in America (2016) at 8.4/10.

What are Martin Luther King Jr.’s most popular movies?

J. Edgar, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, The Doors.

How many movies has Martin Luther King Jr. made?

108 films on TMDB, 108 as actor.

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