ACTOR · FROM COULOMMIERS, FRANCE
André Roussimoff
1946–1993116 credits since 1967
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ABOUT ANDRÉ
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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Credits and photos from TMDB.
Born19 May 1946
Died27 January 1993
BirthplaceCoulommiers, France
Known forActing
On Cineora7 of 116 titles
Known for
The titles people know André from.
Movie
MovieCareer
IMDb rating of each title on Cineora, by year.
- Titles on Cineora
- 7
- Average IMDb
- 7.1
- Highest rated
- Biography: WWE LegendsIMDb 8.3
- Working since
- 1967
Size: how widely seen
Filmography
The 2020s
2 titles · IMDb 8.0 on average
Seriesas Andre The Giant (Archive Footage) · 1 episode
Seriesas André the Giant (archive footage) · 1 episode
The 2010s
8 titles
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014
Not on Cineoraas Andre (archive footage)
as Andre The Giant (Archive Footage)
as Andre the Giant
as Andre the Giant
The 2000s
9 titles
as André the Giant
as Andre the Giant
as André the Giant
as André the Giant
as André the Giant
as Andre the Giant (Archive Footage)
The 1990s
22 titles · IMDb 5.5 on average
as André The Giant
as Andre the Giant (archive footage)
Movieas Circus Giant
as Andre the Giant (Archive footage)
AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17
Not on Cineoraas Andre The Giant
as André the Giant (Appearance)
as Andre the Giant (Manager)
The 1980s
70 titles · IMDb 7.0 on average
as André the Giant
as André the Giant
as Andre The Giant
as André the Giant
as André the Giant
as André the Giant
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: January '89
Not on Cineoraas André the Giant
The 1970s
4 titles · IMDb 7.1 on average
as Andre the Giant · 20 episodes
Seriesas Bigfoot · 2 episodes
as "The Giant" Jean Ferre
as Andre the Giant · 20 episodes
The 1960s
1 title
as Fighter
