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André René Roussimoff (French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁəne ʁusimɔf]; 19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993), better known by his ring name 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 growth hormones.
Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Athletes. Andre the Giant's outsized appearance helped him become a superstar wrestler and a movie star in 'The Princess Bride,' but the hormonal disorder that...
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against Andre the Giant in an iconic WrestleMania main event: Courtesy of WWE Network.WWE Network | Subscribe now: ht...
Feb 5, 2024 · Premiere Of HBO's ‘Andre The Giant.’. Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars— Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, and Dwayne “The Rock”...
On Jan. 27, 1993, André the Giant died in his sleep of congestive heart failure. The wrestler was never married, but he was survived by a daughter, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, born in 1979. André the Giant continues to be heralded by wrestling fans as one of the sport's greatest competitors.
After making an impact in Japan and Canada, the 27-year-old giant was taken under the wing of Vincent McMahon Sr. in 1973. Andre spent the next 20 years with WWE, even going so far as to turn down a contract from the NFL’s Washington Redskins in order to remain with the promotion.
Look back at The Eighth Wonder of the World’s best moments.WWE Network | Subscribe now: http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork---------------------------------------------...
Apr 10, 2018 · Andre the Giant: Directed by Jason Hehir. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Rob Reiner. A look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.
André René Roussimoff (May 19, 1946 – January 27, 1993) better known by his ring name, André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. He was best known for wrestling with World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
From HBO Sports, WWE, JMH Films and Ringer Films comes Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history. The ambitious,...
