Andre the Giant

Celebrity

  • Birth Name: André René Roussimoff
  • Birth Place: Grenoble, France
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/19/1946, Gemini
  • Date of Death: 01/27/1993
  • Profession: Pro wrestler; actor
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Andre the Giant Fast Facts:
  • Suffered from acromegaly, a disease that causes parts of the body to continue growing throughout a person's life due to an overabundance of growth hormones.
  • Before rising to fame, wrestled in Montreal under the name Jean Ferre and in Japan as Monster Roussimoff.
  • Pro wrestling promoter Vince McMahon recommended his "The Giant" moniker.
  • Made his acting debut on an episode of the Six Million Dollar Man.
  • Best-known role was gentle giant Fezzik in the fairytale comedy The Princess Bride (1987).
  • Helped set an attendance record for WrestleMania III, in which he became the "heel" who lost to up-and-coming star Hulk Hogan.
  • Became the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame shortly after his death.
  • Andre the Giant Relationships:
  • Robin Christensen - Daughter
  • Marian Roussimoff - Mother
  • Boris Roussimoff - Father
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