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André Roussimoff

Born

May 19, 1946 (Age: 46)

Place of Birth

Coulommiers, France

Died

January 27, 1993

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

André the Giant

André Roussimoff

Géant Ferré

Jean Ferré

Monster Roussimoff

"The Giant" Jean Ferre

André René Roussimoff

Biography

André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff stood at over seven feet tall, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, and later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to his being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"