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André Roussimoff
Acting
Born: May 19, 1946
Coulommiers, France
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"
Known For

The Princess Bride
as Fezzik

Conan the Destroyer
as Dagoth (uncredited)

Andre the Giant
as Self (archive footage)

The Real Rocky
as Self (archive footage)

WWE WrestleMania VII
as André the Giant (Ringside)

Micki & Maude
as Self

WWE WrestleFest
as André the Giant

WWE SummerSlam 1988
as André The Giant

You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self (archive footage)

Trading Mom
as Circus Giant