André Roussimoff
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. Throughout his career, André wrestled in various territories and promotions worldwide, including Japan, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States. He was a central figure in the wrestling boom of the 1980s, starring in one of the most iconic rivalries in sports entertainment history: his feud with H…
Acting
- 2024Mr. McMahonSelf (archive footage)6 ep.
- 2022WWE RivalsAndre the Giant1 ep.
- 2021WWE's Most Wanted TreasuresAndré the Giant (archive footage)1 ep.
- 2021Biography: WWE LegendsAndré the Giant (archive footage)1 ep.
- 2020The Best of WWEAndre the Giant1 ep.
- 1986WWF Wrestling ChallengeAndré the Giant41 ep.
- 1986WWF SuperstarsAndré the Giant81 ep.
- 1985WWE Saturday Night's Main EventAndre the Giant10 ep.
- 1984Tuesday Night TitansAndre the Giant5 ep.
- 1982World Class Championship WrestlingAndré the Giant4 ep.
- 1981Mid-South WrestlingAndre the Giant5 ep.
- 1980WWF Championship Wrestling"The Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant6 ep.
- 1975WWF All-Star WrestlingAndre the Giant20 ep.
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManBigfoot2 ep.
- 1973WWE Old SchoolAndre the Giant20 ep.
Behind the camera
- 1993RawThanks1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2024Mr. McMahonAndre The Giant (Archive Footage)1 ep.
- 2023WWE RivalsAndre the Giant1 ep.
- 2021WWE's Most Wanted TreasuresAndré the Giant (archive footage)1 ep.
- 2021Biography: WWE LegendsAndré the Giant (archive footage)1 ep.
- 2020The Best of WWEAndre the Giant1 ep.
- 1992Clash of the ChampionsAndre the Giant (Appearance)1 ep.
- 1986WWF Wrestling ChallengeAndré the Giant, Giant Machine41 ep.
- 1986WWF SuperstarsAndré the Giant, Giant Machine81 ep.
- 1985WWE Saturday Night's Main EventAndre The Giant, Andre the Giant10 ep.
- 1976WWE Old SchoolAndre the Giant20 ep.
- 1984Tuesday Night TitansAndre the Giant5 ep.
- 1982World Class Championship WrestlingAndré the Giant4 ep.
- 1982Mid-South WrestlingAndre the Giant, Andre the Giant (Archive footage)5 ep.
- 1978WWF All-Star WrestlingAndre the Giant15 ep.
- 1980WWF Championship Wrestling"The Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant, Andre the Giant, Andre the Giant (Self)6 ep.
- 1976The Six Million Dollar ManBigfoot2 ep.
Also known as: André the Giant · Géant Ferré · Jean Ferré · Monster Roussimoff · "The Giant" Jean Ferre · André René Roussimoff