André the Giant
French professional wrestler and actor (1946–1993)
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- Born
- 19 May 1946, Coulommiers
- Died
- 28 January 1993, 8th arrondissement of Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- amateur wrestling, professional wrestling
- Occupation
- professional wrestler, film actor, amateur wrestler, television actor
- Height
- 224 cm (7 ft 4 in)
- Weight
- 235 kg (518 lb)
André René Roussimoff (French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁəne ʁusimɔf]; 19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993), known professionally as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Dubbed "the Eighth Wonder of the World", Roussimoff was known for his great size, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess human growth hormone.
Awards and honours
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
External links
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