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About André the Giant
André the Giant was a French wrestler and actor who is best remembered for his role in the classic film “The Princess Bride”.
Personal
Andre suffered from a medical condition called gigantism. He had excessive amounts of growth hormone. At the age of 12 years old he was 220 lbs and 6’3. He was a farm worker until he was persuaded to go into wrestling.
Highlights
In 1973, Andre made his World Wide Wrestling Federation debut. He became a fan favorite. His storylines created feuds with other wrestling superstars including Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior. He traveled around the world performing in front of sold-out crowds. He spent a great deal of time in Japan and Ireland. He has said his favorite movie roles was as the giant in “The Princess Bride”. His last film was a cameo in “Trading Mom”.
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F.A.Q. about André the Giant
When is his birthday?
André the Giant's birthday is on May 19, 1946.
In how many days is his birthday?
André the Giant's birthday is in 29 days
How old was André the Giant when he died?
He was 46 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 27, 1993.
How old would he be today?
André the Giant would be 77 years old if he was alive today.
Where was André the Giant from?
He was born in Coulommiers, France.
What was André the Giant's height?
He was 7′ 4″ (2.24m) tall.