André Roussimoff
André the Giant | André Roussimoff | Géant Ferré
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1946-05-19
Place of birth:Coulommiers, France
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death1993-01-27
46Biography
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.
Filmography
Rating by year
- Mr. McMahonAndre The Giant (Archive Footage)2024-09-257.891
- Mr. McMahonSelf (archive footage)2024-09-257.891
- The ClawHimself2021-05-1310.01
- Biography: WWE LegendsAndré the Giant (archive footage)2021-04-187.316
- You Cannot Kill David ArquetteSelf (archive footage)2020-08-216.760
- Andre the GiantSelf (archive footage)2018-04-107.3164
- WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014Andre (archive footage)2014-12-1710.06
- WWE: True Giants2014-12-097.01
- Warrior's Greatest MatchesAndre The Giant (Archive Footage)2014-04-150.00
- The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports EntertainmentSelf2013-11-188.811
- Legends of Mid-South WrestlingAndre the Giant2013-09-109.33
- WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square GardenHimself2013-08-139.25
- The Real RockySelf (archive footage)2011-10-256.121
- WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All TimeAndre the Giant2010-12-078.36
- WWE: Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's SeriesAndré the Giant2009-11-175.56
- Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection2009-06-0910.01
- Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper StorySelf2006-11-147.52
- WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate AnthologyAndré the Giant2006-10-177.95
- The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80sAndre the Giant (Archive Footage)2005-06-147.84
- WWE: Andre The GiantHimself2005-01-255.01
- Giants: Friends or FoeSelf- Archive Footage2003-09-110.00
- Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still RulesHimself2002-08-207.75
- Andre the Giant: Larger than LifeHimself1999-01-137.84
- WWF: Best of Wrestlemania I-XIV1998-11-2410.01
- WWF Summer Flashback!André The Giant1997-07-1410.01
- The Life And Times of Paul BoeschAndre the Giant (archive footage)1994-04-0110.01
- Trading MomCircus Giant1994-03-045.952
- The History Of WrestleMania1994-02-020.00
- Best of The British BulldogAndre the Giant (Archive footage)1993-10-110.00
- WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th AnniversaryAndré the Giant (Appearance)1992-09-020.00
- WWE World Tour 1992Andre the Giant (Manager)1992-08-270.00
- WWE Battle Royal at the Albert HallAndre the Giant (Archive footage)1991-10-036.01
- WWE SummerSlam 1991André The Giant (Ringside)1991-08-267.79
- WWE World Tour 1991André The Giant (Manager)1991-08-220.00
- Wrestling's Greatest ChampionsAndre the Giant1991-07-300.00
- WWE U.K. Rampage 1991André the Giant (Ringside)1991-04-216.01
- WWE WrestleMania VIIAndré the Giant (Ringside)1991-03-247.424
- WWE Superstars & Stripes Forever: The March to WrestleMania VIIAndré the Giant (Appearance)1991-03-170.00
- WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit1990-04-130.00
- WWE WrestleMania VIAndré The Giant1990-04-018.427
- WWE Royal Rumble 1990Andre the Giant1990-01-216.110
- WWE Survivor Series 1989André the Giant1989-11-237.810
- Hulkamania 4André the Giant1989-11-019.01
- WWE SummerSlam 1989Himself1989-08-286.79
- Fan FavoritesAndre The Giant1989-08-090.00
- The Best of the WWF: volume 20André the Giant1989-08-090.00
- The Best of the WWF: volume 19André the Giant1989-07-190.00
- WWE WrestleMania VAndré the Giant1989-04-027.329
- WWE Royal Rumble 1989André the Giant1989-01-155.810
- Hulk Hogan: Real AmericanAndre the Giant1989-01-114.51
- WWE Survivor Series 1988André The Giant1988-11-248.211
- The Best of the WWF: volume 17André the Giant1988-11-100.00
- Macho MadnessAndre the Giant1988-10-190.00
- WWE SummerSlam 1988André The Giant1988-08-297.310
- Hulkamania 3André the Giant1988-08-270.00
- WWE WrestleFestAndré the Giant1988-07-315.01
- The Best of the WWF: volume 16 Around the WorldAndré the Giant1988-07-270.00
- WWE WrestleMania IVAndré the Giant1988-03-277.328
- Clash of the ChampionsAndre the Giant (Appearance)1988-03-270.00
- WWE Royal Rumble 1988André the Giant1988-01-246.618
- The Best of the WWF: volume 14André the Giant1987-12-150.00
- Wrestling's Most Embarrassing MomentsAndre the Giant1987-12-1510.02
- WWE Survivor Series 1987Andre The Giant1987-11-268.415
- The Princess BrideFezzik1987-09-257.75,143
- The Best of the WWF: volume 12Giant Machine1987-08-150.00
- WWF Hulkamania 2Giant Machine1987-05-010.00
- WWE WrestleMania IIIAndré the Giant1987-03-297.443
- The Best of the WWF: volume 10Giant Machine1987-03-010.00
- Inside the Steel CageAndre the Giant1986-12-110.00
- The Best of the WWF: volume 9André the Giant1986-10-150.00
- WWF Wrestling ChallengeGiant Machine1986-09-066.84
- WWF Wrestling ChallengeAndré the Giant1986-09-066.84
- WWF SuperstarsGiant Machine1986-09-068.25
- WWF SuperstarsAndré the Giant1986-09-068.25
- WWE The Big EventGiant Machine1986-08-288.04
- Villains of the Squared CircleAndre the Giant1986-06-060.00
- WrestleMania IIAndré the Giant1986-04-076.431
- The Life and Times of Captain Lou AlbanoAndre the Giant1986-03-0810.01
- The Best of the WWF: volume 5André the Giant1986-01-010.00
- The WWF's Amazing ManagersAndre the Giant1985-12-310.00
- Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest HitsAndre the Giant1985-09-157.01
- The Best of the WWF: volume 4André the Giant1985-09-010.00
- Andre the GiantAndré the Giant (archive footage)1985-06-157.06
- I Like To Hurt PeopleSelf - Andre the Giant1985-06-016.45
- WWE Saturday Night's Main EventAndre The Giant1985-05-118.445
- WWE Saturday Night's Main EventAndre the Giant1985-05-118.445
- WrestleManiaAndré the Giant1985-03-316.752
- Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & BodyslamsAndre the Giant1985-01-0110.02
- Most Unusual MatchesAndre the Giant1985-01-019.01
- Best of the WWF Volume 1André the Giant1985-01-010.00
- Best of the WWF Volume 2André the Giant1985-01-010.00
- Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!Andre the Giant1985-01-016.01
- The Hulkster Hulk HoganAndre the Giant1985-01-010.00
- WWF Prime Time Wrestling1985-01-018.85
- Micki & MaudeSelf1984-12-215.663
- Conan the DestroyerDagoth (uncredited)1984-06-296.11,671
- World Class Championship WrestlingAndré the Giant1982-01-020.00
- Mid-South WrestlingAndre the Giant1981-12-120.00
- Mid-South WrestlingAndre the Giant (Archive footage)1981-12-120.00
- NWA The Last Tangle in TampaAndré The Giant1980-08-030.00
- WWF Championship WrestlingAndre the Giant1980-01-126.01
- WWF Championship WrestlingAndre the Giant (Self)1980-01-126.01
- WWF Championship Wrestling"The Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant1980-01-126.01
- WWF All-Star WrestlingAndre the Giant1975-09-130.00
- The Six Million Dollar ManBigfoot1974-01-187.3432
- The Wrestling Queen"The Giant" Jean Ferre1973-11-017.33
- WWE Old SchoolAndre the Giant1973-06-300.00
- Casse-tête chinois pour le judokaFighter1967-12-225.33