André Roussimoff
Details
Birth Date 19 May 1946
Place of Birth Coulommiers, France
Personal Name André Roussimoff
Also known as
- André the Giant
- André Roussimoff
- Géant Ferré
- Jean Ferré
- Monster Roussimoff
- "The Giant" Jean Ferre
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"