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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.

Mr. McMahon
as Andre The Giant (Archive Footage)

WWE Rivals
as Andre the Giant

The Claw
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WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
as André the Giant (archive footage)

Biography: WWE Legends
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You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self (archive footage)

The Best of WWE
as Andre the Giant

Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man

Andre the Giant
as Self (archive footage)

WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014
as Andre (archive footage)

WWE: True Giants

Warrior's Greatest Matches
as Andre The Giant (Archive Footage)
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
as Himself

The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
as Self

Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
as Andre the Giant

WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
as Himself

WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History

Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection
as Himself

The Real Rocky
as Self (archive footage)

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
as Andre the Giant

WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Andre the Giant and Iron Sheik

WWE: Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's Series
as André the Giant

Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection

WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
as Andre the Giant

Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
as André the Giant

Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
as André the Giant

Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
as Self

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
as André the Giant

WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship

The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
as Andre the Giant (Archive Footage)

WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
as Andre the Giant

WWE: Andre The Giant
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Giants: Friends or Foe
as Self- Archive Footage

Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
as Himself

Andre the Giant: Larger than Life
as Himself

WWF: Best of Wrestlemania I-XIV

WWF Summer Flashback!
as André The Giant

The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as Andre the Giant (archive footage)

Trading Mom
as Circus Giant

The History Of WrestleMania

Best of The British Bulldog
as Andre the Giant (Archive footage)
AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17
as Andre The Giant

WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
as André the Giant (Appearance)

WWE World Tour 1992
as Andre the Giant (Manager)

WWF: Best of Hulkamania
WWE March to WrestleMania VIII
as André the Giant (archive footage)

WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall
as Andre the Giant (Archive footage)

WWE SummerSlam 1991
as André The Giant (Ringside)

WWE World Tour 1991
as André The Giant (Manager)

Wrestling's Greatest Champions
as Andre the Giant

WWE U.K. Rampage 1991
as André the Giant (Ringside)

WWE WrestleMania VII
as André the Giant (Ringside)

WWE Superstars & Stripes Forever: The March to WrestleMania VII
as André the Giant (Appearance)

The Ultimate Warrior

WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit

WWE WrestleMania VI
as André The Giant

WWE The Ultimate Challenge Special: The March to WrestleMania VI
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WWE Royal Rumble 1990
as Andre the Giant

WWE Survivor Series 1989
as André the Giant