Full Name: André René Roussimoff
Profession: Professional Wrestler
Nationality:
French
Why Famous: One-time WWF and World Tag Team Champion.
Born: May 19, 1946
Birthplace: Grenoble, France
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Died: January 27, 1993 (aged 46)
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
Historical Events
- 1987-03-29 WrestleMania III: Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, MI (93,173): Hulk Hogan successfully defends WWF Heavyweight title against André the Giant
- 1993-03-22 André the Giant's induction into inaugural WWE Hall of Fame is announced; no ceremony takes place and he is inducted posthumously
Dwayne Johnson
Hulk Hogan
Lou Thesz
Ric Flair
Shawn Michaels
Triple H