Georges Carpentier nickname(s):
The Orchid Man
Georges Carpentier date of birth:
January 12, 1894
How old was Georges Carpentier when died?
81
Where was Georges Carpentier born?
Liévin, France
When did Georges Carpentier die?
October 27, 1975
Where did Georges Carpentier die?
Paris, France
Why did Georges Carpentier die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Georges Carpentier?
5' 11½" (182 cm)
Georges Carpentier body shape:
Athletic
Is Georges Carpentier gay or straight?
Straight
What is Georges Carpentier's ethnicity?
White
What is Georges Carpentier nationality?
French
What is Georges Carpentier's occupation?
Boxer, Actor
Short Biography
Georges Carpentier (pronounced car-pont-yay) (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer, actor and World War I pilot. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908 to 1926. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 feet 11 1⁄2 inches (182 cm) and his fighting weight ranged from 126 to 175 pounds (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. Halle Georges Carpentier is named after him.