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WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
2014
as Himself
André Roussimoff
Also known as: Andre the Giant, André René Roussimoff, Andre René Roussimoff...
Acting
Born:May 19, 1946
Died:January 27, 1993(aged 46)
Birthplace:Coulommiers, France
Nationality:France
Height:7'4" (224 cm)
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CommunityBiography
André René Roussimoff, known worldwide as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor who gained international fame due to his extraordinary size, the result of a medical condition known as acromegaly (gigantism). Born on May 19, 1946, in Coulommiers, France, he was nicknamed “The Eighth Wonder of the World” and became one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling during the 1970s and 1980s. Roussimoff began his wrestling career in 1966 in France under the name Jean Ferré, and his size quickly drew the attention of international promoters. In 1971, he moved to North America, where he was promoted by Vincent J. McMahon, founder of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), as a global attraction. Renamed André the Giant, he remained one of the most popular wrestlers in the world for over a decade, known for his imposing presence and gentle demeanor. Throughout his career, André wrestled in various territories and promotions worldwide, including Japan, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States. He was a central figure in the wrestling boom of the 1980s, starring in one of the most iconic rivalries in sports entertainment history: his feud with Hulk Hogan, which culminated at the historic WrestleMania III (1987) before more than 93,000 fans. In that match, Hogan famously body-slammed André in what became known as the body slam heard around the world, a defining moment in WWF history. In 1988, André briefly won the WWF World Championship, only to immediately “sell” the title to Ted DiBiase in a storyline that led to the championship being declared vacant. In the following years, his health declined due to complications from acromegaly, though he remained active in the ring, particularly in Japan and Mexico with promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling and UWA. Parallel to wrestling, André pursued an acting career. His most beloved role was Fezzik in the film The Princess Bride (1987), a character he cherished and which cemented his status as a beloved figure outside the ring. He also appeared in other productions, such as Conan the Destroyer, The Six Million Dollar Man, and The Fall Guy, among others. In his personal life, André was known for his generosity, reserved personality, and legendary drinking feats—stories of which became part of wrestling folklore. He had a daughter, Robin Christensen, and spent his final years on a ranch in North Carolina. He passed away on January 28, 1993, in a Paris hotel due to heart failure, shortly after attending his father's funeral. His legacy endures as one of the most recognized and beloved figures in wrestling history. He was the first-ever inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1993 and has been honored through documentaries, books, films, video games, and the creation of the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, an annual WWE event. He also inspired the visual artist Shepard Fairey, creator of the iconic “Obey” street art campaign. André the Giant was not just a wrestling legend but also a symbol of resilience, spectacle, and humanity in an industry defined by drama and exaggeration. His story is that of a man whose physical greatness was matched by a remarkable human spirit.
Filmography (105 movies)
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10.0
WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995
2017
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10.0
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014
2014
as Andre (archive footage)
10.0
10.0
Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
2009
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WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
2006
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Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection
2013
as Himself
10.0
10.0
The Claw
2021
as Himself
10.0
10.0
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
1986
as Andre the Giant
10.0
10.0
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985
as Andre the Giant
10.0
10.0
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
2009
as Andre the Giant
10.0
10.0
Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man
2018
10.0
10.0
WWF Summer Flashback!
1997
as André The Giant
9.3
9.3
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013
as Andre the Giant
9.2
9.2
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
2013
as Himself
8.8
8.8
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
2013
as Self
8.5
8.5
WWE Survivor Series 1987
1987
as Andre The Giant
8.4
8.4
WWE WrestleMania VI
1990
as André The Giant
8.3
8.3
WrestleMania III
1987
as André the Giant
8.2
8.2
WWE Survivor Series 1988
1988
as André The Giant
8.0
8.0
WWE The Big Event
1986
as Giant Machine
7.9
7.9
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006
as André the Giant
7.7
7.7
WWE Survivor Series 1989
1989
as André the Giant
7.7
7.7
The Princess Bride
1987
as Fezzik
7.5
7.5
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
2006
as Self
7.4
7.4
WWE WrestleMania IV
1988
as André the Giant
7.3
7.3
WWE WrestleMania III
1987
as André the Giant
7.3
7.3
Andre the Giant
2018
as Self (archive footage)
7.3
7.3
Andre the Giant: Larger than Life
1999
as Himself
7.3
7.3
WWE WrestleMania V
1989
as André the Giant
7.2
7.2
WWE SummerSlam 1988
1988
as André The Giant
7.2
7.2
WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History
2013
7.1
7.1
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
2002
as Himself
7.0
7.0
WWE: True Giants
2014
6.6
6.6
WWE SummerSlam 1989
1989
as Himself
6.6
6.6
WrestleMania
1985
as André the Giant
6.2
6.2
Andre the Giant
1985
as André the Giant (archive footage)
6.1
6.1
Conan the Destroyer
1984
as Dagoth (uncredited)
6.0
6.0
WWE Royal Rumble 1990
1990
as Andre the Giant
6.0
6.0
The Wrestling Queen
1973
as "The Giant" Jean Ferre
6.0
6.0
WWE U.K. Rampage 1991
1991
as André the Giant (Ringside)
6.0
6.0
Trading Mom
1994
as Circus Giant
5.9
5.9
The Real Rocky
2011
as Self (archive footage)
5.5
5.5
Micki & Maude
1984
as Self
5.5
5.5
WWE: Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's Series
2009
as André the Giant
5.5
5.5
I Like To Hurt People
1985
as Self - Andre the Giant
5.1
5.1
WWE Royal Rumble 1989
1989
as André the Giant
5.0
5.0
WWE: Andre The Giant
2005
as Himself
5.0
5.0
WWE WrestleFest
1988
as André the Giant
4.5
4.5
Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka
1967
as Fighter
WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
2005
as Andre the Giant
Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
2007
as André the Giant
WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Andre the Giant and Iron Sheik
2010
WWF: Best of Hulkamania
1992
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa
1980
as André The Giant
AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17
1992
as Andre The Giant
WWE The Main Event
1988
as André the Giant
WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
1982
as André the Giant
WWE The Ultimate Challenge Special: The March to WrestleMania VI
1990
as André The Giant
WWE Superstars & Stripes Forever: The March to WrestleMania VII
1991
as André the Giant (Appearance)
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
1985
as Andre the Giant
WWF Hulkamania 2
1987
as Giant Machine
Villains of the Squared Circle
1986
as Andre the Giant
WWE World Tour 1992
1992
as Andre the Giant (Manager)
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
1985
as Andre the Giant
Inside the Steel Cage
1986
as Andre the Giant
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
1980
as André the Giant
Hulkamania 3
1988
as André the Giant
Hulkamania 4
1989
as André the Giant
Most Unusual Matches
1985
as Andre the Giant
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
as André the Giant
Best of the WWF Volume 2
1985
as André the Giant
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985
as Andre the Giant
Wrestling's Greatest Champions
1991
as Andre the Giant
Hulk Hogan: Real American
1989
as Andre the Giant
Best of The British Bulldog
1993
as Andre the Giant (Archive footage)
Macho Madness
1988
as Andre the Giant
The Ultimate Warrior
1990
The History Of WrestleMania
1994
More Saturday Night's Main Event
1989
Fan Favorites
1989
as Andre The Giant
The Best of the WWF: volume 4
1985
as André the Giant
The Best of the WWF: volume 9
1986
as André the Giant
The Best of the WWF: volume 10
1987
as Giant Machine
The Best of the WWF: volume 12
1987
as Giant Machine
The Best of the WWF: volume 14
1987
as André the Giant
The Best of the WWF: volume 16 Around the World
1988
as André the Giant
The Best of the WWF: volume 17
1988
as André the Giant
The Best of the WWF: volume 19
1989
as André the Giant
Warrior's Greatest Matches
2014
as Andre The Giant (Archive Footage)
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: July '88
1988
as André the Giant
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: August '88
1988
as André the Giant
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: January '89
1989
as André the Giant
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July '84
1984
as André the Giant
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
1984
as André the Giant
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: September '84
1984
as André the Giant
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: October '84
1984
as André the Giant
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '85
1985
as André the Giant
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '86
1986
as André the Giant
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: April '88
1988
as André the Giant
WWE U.K. Rampage 1988
1988
as André the Giant
WWF: Best of Wrestlemania I-XIV
1998
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
1983
as André the Giant
WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
1990
WrestleMania IV
1988
as Andre the Giant
WrestleMania
1985
as Andre The Giant
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