Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 25, 1947

Died

May 19, 2021 (age 74)

Place of Birth

Madera, California, USA

Also Known As

Lee Edward Evans

L. Evans

IMDb

Lee Evans

Biography

Lee Edward Evans was an American sprinter. He won two gold medals in the 1968 Summer Olympics, setting world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relay, both of which stood for 20 and 24 years respectively.

Known For

Film

Malcolm X

Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as L. Evans)

1972

Film

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Self

1999

Film

Black Power Salute

Self - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968

2008

Filmography

2008FilmBlack Power Saluteas Self - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968 1999FilmFists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Gamesas Self 1972FilmMalcolm Xas Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as L. Evans)