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The Greatest
TV Series | Biography

The Greatest

TV Series | Biography

Chronicles Ali's life, career highs/lows, triumphs/struggles in/out of ring. Explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother, son, behind public persona. Depicts defining moments that shaped boxing legend's iconic status.

Seasons

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Showrunner

Ben Watkins

Directors

Craig Siebels | Ben Watkins

Writer

Josh Wakely

Cinematographers

Stuart Campbell | Jeremy Benning

Editors

Steven Lang | Roslyn Kalloo | James Kilton | Joel Varickanickal

Production Designer

Elisa Sauve

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Updated Jun 8, 2025

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37 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Jim Chad Louisville Sponsoring Group Member / Louieville Sponsoring Group Member Louisville Sponsoring Group Member / Louieville Sponsoring Group Member See fewer	8	What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
Dave Davis Marvin Geller Marvin Geller See fewer	5	True Detective (2014)
Rico E. Anderson Willie Reddish Willie Reddish See fewer	4	Countdown (2025)
Aimé Donna Kelly Alberta Jones Alberta Jones See fewer	3	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Jerod Haynes Herbert Muhammad Herbert Muhammad See fewer	3	Project Blue Book (2019)
Kaya Coleman Honey Honey See fewer	3	Beyond Black Beauty (2024)
Tiffany Phillips Martha Louis Martha Louis See fewer	2	Teen Wolf (2011)
Bridget Ori Helen Dundee Helen Dundee See fewer	2	Forever (2014)
Scott Milton Cooper Cutman Cooper Cutman See fewer	2	The Umbrella Academy (2019)
Michael Ealy Malcolm X Malcolm X See fewer	1	Barbershop (2002)
Kelly AuCoin Joe Martin Joe Martin See fewer	1	Billions (2016)
Matthew MacFadzean Johnny Reneau Johnny Reneau See fewer	1	Ginny & Georgia (2021)
Joel Keller Chris Dundee Chris Dundee See fewer	1	Fellow Travelers (2023)
James McDougall Father Stevens Father Stevens See fewer	1	Becky (II) (2020)
Dan Willmott Committee Chair Committee Chair See fewer	1	Fargo (2014)
Craig Warnock Mr. Pierson Mr. Pierson See fewer	1	Cinderella Man (2005)
Paskal Vaklev Mob Crony Mob Crony See fewer	1	The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
Joseph Faludi Ringside Photographer Ringside Photographer See fewer	1	The Boys (2019)
Sean Irvine Clean Cut Reporter Clean Cut Reporter See fewer	1	The Dendrill
Darnell Bartholomew Stevie Stevie See fewer	1	Cross (2024)
Kai Parham Rudy Clay Rudy Clay See fewer	1	Vows (II) (2020)
Regen Wilson Howard Cosell Howard Cosell See fewer	1	Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Micheal J. Hill Howard Bingham Howard Bingham See fewer	1	The Package (III) (2024)
David Jansen Jim Wicks Jim Wicks See fewer	1	A Taste of Shakespeare (1995)
Norm MacQueen Fight Correspondent Fight Correspondent See fewer	1	UnPerfect Christmas Wish (2021)
Will Mackenzie Comiskey Reporter Comiskey Reporter See fewer	1	Atoms (I)
Jordan Imray Hampton Reporter #1 Hampton Reporter #1 See fewer	1	Mrs. America (2020)
Giovanni Ribisi Actor Actor See fewer		Boiler Room (2000)
Omari Hardwick Cassius 'Cash' Clay Sr. Cassius 'Cash' Clay Sr. See fewer		Kick-Ass (2010)
Reno Wilson Actor Actor See fewer		Mike & Molly (2010)
Aleks Paunovic Actor Actor See fewer		This Means War (2012)
Erica Tazel Actress Actress See fewer		Justified (2010)
Amin Joseph Sonny Liston Sonny Liston See fewer		One of Them Days (2025)
Dana Gourrier Odessa 'Bird' Clay Odessa 'Bird' Clay See fewer		The Hateful Eight (2015)
Jaalen Best Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali See fewer		American Horror Stories (2021)
Andre Reiter Boxing Fan / Restaurant Patron / Ringside Boxing Reporter (uncredited) Boxing Fan / Restaurant Patron / Ringside Boxing Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	3	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Kyle James Butler Louisville Sponsoring Group Member (uncredited) Louisville Sponsoring Group Member (uncredited) See fewer	1	The Man from Toronto (2022)