Person Open DS/UK/18020 André the Giant (19 May 1946-27 January 1993); French wrestler and actor André the Giant 19 May 1946-27 January 1993 French wrestler and actor Male (cisgender) André René Roussimoff Géant Ferré | Giant Machine | Jean Ferré | Monster Eiffel Tower | Monster Roussimoff Grenoble, France (born)

French Sportsperson; Wrestler Actor White Physical disability - illness or disorder No known religious affiliation Son of Boris Roussimoff (Bulgarian) and Marianne Roussimoff (Polish) His family are of Slavic heritage Heterosexual André the Giant was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff was known for his great size, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone. He famously feuded with Hulk Hogan, culminating at WrestleMania III in 1987. His best-remembered film role was that of Fezzik, the giant in The Princess Bride. His size was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, which later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to his being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World". In the World Wrestling Federation, Roussimoff was a one-time WWF World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time WWF Tag Team Champion. Towards the end of his career, Roussimoff starred in several films. In 1984, he made an appearance in Micki & Maude. He appeared most notably as Fezzik, his own favorite role, in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. Both the film and his performance retain a devoted following. In shoot interviews, wrestlers have stated that he was so proud of being in "Princess Bride", he carried a copy of the movie everywhere he went, to watch whenever he could. Awards, Honours and Legacy: In 1993, he was the inaugural inductee into the newly created WWF Hall of Fame and he was later a charter member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Appearance and Attibutes: Andre was 7ft 4in and weighed 236kg. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_the_Giant (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 6/18/2014 RAHAKirkbride 4/21/2023 5201ad57-24e5-48f4-ad47-28c1c14f4022