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Andre The Giant -- US Home Video Trailer from WWE
WWE Legends of WrestleMania (2009) -- PS3, XBOX 360
The Princess Bride (1987) -- A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).
WWE Legends of WrestleMania (2009) -- PS3, XBOX 360

Overview

Date of Birth:
19 June 1946, Grenoble, France more
Date of Death:
27 January 1993, Paris, France more
Mini Biography:
André René Roussimoff was born in a small farming community in Grenoble... more
Trivia:
Mentioned in the 1974 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest paid... more
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Up 25% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
NewsDesk:
Fox Searchlight winning bidding war for The Wrestler
 (From The Hollywood News. 8 September 2008, 9:33 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Jean 'The Giant' Ferre | Jean Ferré | Andre the Giant | Andre Rousimmoff | Andre Rousimoff

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Trading Mom (1994) .... Circus Giant
    ... aka The Mommy Market (USA)
  2. "Zorro" .... Nestor Vargas (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka "Les nouvelles aventures de Zorro" (France)
    ... aka "The New Zorro"
        - Big Brother (1991) TV episode .... Nestor Vargas

  3. The Princess Bride (1987) (as Andre the Giant) .... Fezzik
    ... aka The Bridges' Bride (Philippines: English title)
  4. Conan the Destroyer (1984) (uncredited) .... Dagoth
  5. "The Greatest American Hero" .... Monster (1 episode, 1983)
        - Heaven Is in Your Genes (1983) TV episode .... Monster
  6. "The Fall Guy" .... Killer Typhoon (1 episode, 1982)
        - Ladies on the Ropes (1982) TV episode (uncredited) .... Killer Typhoon

  7. "The Six Million Dollar Man" .... Bigfoot (2 episodes, 1976)
        - The Secret of Bigfoot: Part 2 (1976) TV episode .... Bigfoot
        - The Secret of Bigfoot (1976) TV episode .... Bigfoot
  8. The Secret of Bigfoot (1975) (TV) .... Bigfoot
    ... aka The Six Million Dollar Man: The Secret of Bigfoot (USA: complete title)
Self:
  1. WWE Day of Reckoning (2004) (VG) .... Himself - graphical likeness

  2. Clash of the Champions XXI (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  3. WrestleMania VII (1991) (V) .... Himself
  4. Best of Saturday Night's Main Event (1991) (V) .... Himself
  5. WrestleMania VI (1990) (V) .... Himself
  6. Royal Rumble (1990) (V) .... Himself
  7. WWF WrestleMania Challenge (1990) (VG) .... Himself

  8. "Saturday Night's Main Event" .... Himself (13 episodes, 1985-1989)
    ... aka "The Main Event" (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 25 November 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 July 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 February 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 November 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 October 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
          (8 more)
  9. Survivor Series (1989) (V) .... Himself
  10. Hulkamania 4 (1989) (V) .... Himself
  11. Summerslam (1989) (V) .... Himself
  12. WrestleMania V (1989) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF WrestleMania V (USA: alternative title)
  13. Royal Rumble (1989) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF Royal Rumble (USA)
  14. WWF Superstars (1989) (VG) .... Himself (graphical likeness)
  15. Survivor Series (1988) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF Survivor Series (USA: promotional title)
  16. Summerslam (1988) (V) .... Himself
  17. WrestleMania IV (1988) (V) .... Himself
  18. Royal Rumble (1988) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF Royal Rumble (USA)
  19. The 37th Annual Slammy Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  20. Survivor Series (1987) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF Survivor Series (USA: promotional title)
  21. WrestleMania III (1987) (V) .... Himself
  22. "WWF Superstars of Wrestling" .... Himself - Giant Machine (1 episode, 1984-1991)
        - Episode #3.37 (1986) TV episode .... Himself - Giant Machine
  23. WrestleMania 2 (1986) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka WrestleMania II (UK: video box title)
  24. WrestleMania (1985) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka WWF WrestleMania (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka WrestleMania 1 (USA: informal title)
  25. I Like to Hurt People (1985) .... Himself
  26. Micki + Maude (1984) (as Andre Rousimmoff) .... Himself (Wrestler)
    ... aka Micki & Maude (Australia: TV title)

  27. "B.J. and the Bear" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
        - Snow White and the Seven Lady Truckers: Part 2 (1979) TV episode .... Himself
  28. "World Wide Wrestling" (1975) TV series .... Himself
  29. The Wrestling Queen (1973) (as Jean 'The Giant' Ferre) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. WWE: Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection (2009) (V) .... Himself
  2. WWE Legends of WrestleMania (2009) (VG) .... Himself
  3. The WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event (2009) (V) .... Himself
  4. Nature Boy Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection (2008) (V) .... Himself
  5. "WWE Vintage Collection"
        - Episode #1.1 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  6. WWE: Twist of Fate - The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story (2008) (V) .... Himself
  7. The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA (2006) (V) .... Himself
  8. WWE: The History of the WWE Championship (2006) (V) .... Himself
  9. WWE: McMahon (2006) (V) .... Himself
  10. "WWF Raw Is War"
        - Episode dated 29 May 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  11. Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story (2006) (V) .... Himself
  12. Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006) (V) .... Himself
  13. The Bret Hart Story: The Best There Is, Was, and Ever Will Be (2005) (V) .... Himself
  14. The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior (2005) (V) .... Himself
  15. WWE: Andre the Giant (2005) (V) .... Himself
  16. Jake 'The Snake' Roberts: Pick Your Poison (2005) (V) .... Himself
  17. WWE Hall of Fame 2004 (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  18. WWE No Mercy (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  19. WWE Judgment Day (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  20. "WWE Confidential"
        - Episode dated 17 May 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  21. Giants: Friend or Foe (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  22. Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules (2002) (V) .... Himself
  23. WWE: Hardy Boyz - Leap of Faith (2001) (V) .... Himself
  24. As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) (V) .... Himself
  25. "E! True Hollywood Story"
        - Hulk Hogan (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  26. "Biography"
        - Andre the Giant (1999) TV episode .... Himself


Additional Details

Other Works:
Appeared in Cyndi Lauper music video "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" (from the film The Goonies (1985)). more
Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Print Biography more
Genres:
Sport | Action | Adventure | Comedy more

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