
André the Giant - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 19, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Mouzon, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also André the Giant's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Professional wrestling in WWF/WWE and his role in 'The Princess Bride' |
Intro
André the Giant was a French professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size due to acromegaly. He achieved worldwide fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), and became an iconic figure in pop culture, notably for his role as Fezzik in the film 'The Princess Bride.'
Early Life & Background
André René Roussimoff was born in Mouzon, France. Due to acromegaly, a disorder that results in excess growth hormone, he grew rapidly and was already over 6 feet tall by age 12. He left school early and worked on his family's farm before beginning his wrestling career in his teens.
Career Highlights
- Achieved international fame wrestling in WWF/WWE
- Headlined the first WrestleMania event with Hulk Hogan, culminating in a historic match at WrestleMania III in 1987
- Inducted posthumously as the inaugural inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1993
- Portrayed Fezzik in the film 'The Princess Bride' (1987)
Trivia
- Stood approximately 7 feet 4 inches tall and weighed around 520 pounds at his peak due to acromegaly
- Known as 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'
- Holds the distinction of being the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame
FAQs
People also ask
André the Giant is 79 years old.
André the Giant was born the 19 May 1946.
Mouzon, France.
On His Birth-Day
About May 19th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 19, 1946, approximately 250,000 people gathered in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to protest severe food shortages and the government's handling of the crisis. The demonstration, known as the "People's Rally for Obtaining Food," was a significant public outcry against the post-war food scarcity.
- Day of the week: May 19th, 1946 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The House of Blue Lights by Freddie Slack & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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