Personal Info
Known For Acting
Known Credits 121
Gender Male
Birthday May 19, 1946
Day of Death January 27, 1993 (46 years old)
Place of Birth Coulommiers, France
Also Known As
- André the Giant
- André Roussimoff
- Géant Ferré
- Jean Ferré
- Monster Roussimoff
- "The Giant" Jean Ferre
- André René Roussimoff
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Biography
André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff stood at over seven feet tall, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, and later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to his being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"
André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff stood at over seven feet tall, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, and later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to his being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"