Sports Late Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of Jackie Robinson in ’42’ among his many sports movie roles August 29, 2020 Heather Tucker, USA TODAY Comments Off on Late Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of Jackie Robinson in ’42’ among his many sports movie roles Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday at 43, portrayed Jackie Robinson in "42" and starred in a number of other sports movies in his brilliant career.