André René Roussimoff (19 May 1946 – 27 January 1993), best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. His best remembered acting role was that of Fezzik, the giant in the film The Princess Bride. His size was a result of acromegaly, and led to him being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World".
In the World Wrestling Federation (now known as WWE), Roussimoff was a one-time WWF Champion and a one-time WWF World Tag Tea...
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Date of birth:
- May 19, 1946
Date of death:
- Jan 27, 1993 (age 46 years)
Place of birth:
Height:
- 2.24 m (7.35 ft )
Weight:
- 240 kg (529 lb )
Also known as:
- Andre the Giant,
- André René Roussimoff,
- The 8th Wonder of the World,
- The Giant,
- The French Giant,
- The Gentle Giant,
- André Roussimoff,
- Géant Ferré,
- Giant Machine,
- Jean Ferré,
- Monster Eiffel Tower,
- Monster Roussimoff,
- "(The) Boss",
- "The Eighth Wonder of the World",
- Andre Rousimmoff,
- Jean 'The Giant' Ferre,
- Andre Rousimoff,
- André el Gigante
