Mills Lane was an American actor who is best known for Celebrity Deathmatch (1998), Celebrity Deathmatch (2003), and WCW Monday Nitro (1995). He was also a renowned boxing referee, becoming a recognizable figure in the world of sports.
Personal and Family Life
Mills Lane was born on November 12, 1937, in Savannah, Georgia, USA. He was married to Kaye Pierce, with whom he had two children, and previously to Judy Rumbaugh, with whom he had three children. Lane was also a former Marine and had an extensive boxing career before transitioning to television.
Death and Legacy
Mills Lane passed away on December 6, 2022, in Reno, Nevada, due to complications from a stroke. He is remembered as a significant figure in boxing history, known for his fairness and authority in the ring. His larger-than-life personality also made him a beloved character on television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson | 2008-05-16 | Self |
| Evander Holyfield vs. Bert Cooper | 1991-11-23 | Himself, Referee |
| Sworn to Vengeance | 1993-03-22 | |
| Evander Holyfield vs Buster Douglas | 1990-10-25 | Referee |
| Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick | 1986-11-22 | Self |
| Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams | 1985-05-20 | |
| Larry Holmes vs. Trevor Berbick | 1981-04-11 | Self |
| Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney | 1982-06-11 | |
| Celebrity Deathmatch | 1998-05-14 | |
| Judge Mills Lane | 1998-08-17 | Self – Judge |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | 2000-10-02 | Judge (voice) |