On This Day: Heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey headlined boxing’s first $1 million gate against a decorated World War I veteran. Jack Dempsey inspired many boxing icons to pursue the ‘Sweet ...

The heavyweight division, which also included Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney and others, was packed with talent. And the sports public ate it up.

Devin Lee Harjes, who portrayed Jack Dempsey in "Boardwalk Empire," died Tuesday, May 27, in New York, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 41.

Devin Harjes as Jack Dempsey with Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson in "Boardwalk Empire." HBO The actor, a native of Lubbock, Texas, grew up in West Texas.

Texas-born actor Devin Harjes, known for his roles on "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest" has died after a battle with cancer.

By that time, Harjes had already landed the two-epsiode arc on Boardwalk Empire that launched his screen career. First mentioned in the period drama's first season, Harjes played the real-life world ...

Actor Devin Harjes, known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Daredevil," died on Tuesday, a representative confirmed to NBC News.

It was in 2011 that he captivated audiences with his television debut, portraying the renowned boxer Jack Dempsey in two episodes of HBO's critically acclaimed series, Boardwalk Empire.

He was 41. Harjes’ death was announced via an obituary posted on his website. Harjes played boxing legend Jack Dempsey across two episodes of “Boardwalk Empire” Season 2.

In 2011, Harjes made his television acting debut in “Boardwalk Empire.” He played Jack Dempsey in two episodes of the crime drama series.

Born in Lubbock, Texas, in 1983, Harjes made his small-screen debut playing legendary boxer Jack Dempsey on Boardwalk Empire ‘s second season. He followed his heavyweight performance with two ...