On this page you find the full wrestling profile of André the Giant, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
André René Roussimoff was born in Grenoble, France on May 19, 1946.
He died on January 28, 1993 at the age of 46.
André the Giant is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
André the Giant was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1993 as an individual, in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2002 as part of the Modern Era wing.
He was a co-founder of Lutte Internationale (LI).
André the Giant Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameAndré René Roussimoff
- Ring Names
- André the Giant (January 1, 1987 - December 4, 1992)
- Andre el Gigante (April 19, 1992 - May 17, 1992)
- Giant Machine (August 15, 1986 - December 31, 1986)
- André the Giant (March 26, 1973 - August 14, 1986)
- Giant Machine (August 23, 1985 - September 19, 1985)
- Andre el Gigante (February 22, 1980 - February 12, 1984)
- André Roussimoff (July 24, 1971 - March 25, 1973)
- Monster Roussimoff (January 3, 1970 - May 20, 1972)
- The Polish Giant (January 8, 1972 - January 8, 1972)
- Jean Ferré (January 25, 1966 - January 2, 1972)
- Born May 19, 1946
- Died January 28, 1993 (aged 46)
- Nationality
France - Birth PlaceGrenoble, France
- Billed From
- Grenoble in the French Alps
- Height 7 ft 4 in (224 cm)
- Weight
- 520 lbs (236 kg) (January 19, 1987 - December 4, 1992)
- 476 lbs (216 kg) (March 20, 1978 - January 18, 1987)
- 450 lbs (204 kg) (January 1, 1975 - March 19, 1978)
- 424 lbs (192 kg) (October 17, 1971 - December 31, 1974)
- 317 lbs (144 kg) (January 25, 1966 - December 17, 1969)
- NicknamesThe Eighth Wonder of the World; Le Geant Ferre; The Giant
- NotesHe was a co-founder of Lutte Internationale (LI).
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (January 25, 1966 - December 4, 1992)
- Promoter (February 11, 1980 - December 31, 1983)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 13, 1990 December 4, 1992 Promotion 
UWAApril 19, 1992 May 17, 1992 Promotion 
WWFMarch 26, 1973 October 9, 1991 Promotion 
UWF HANovember 5, 1990 January 14, 1991 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIADecember 19, 1987 December 19, 1987 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 22, 1974 June 20, 1986 Promotion 
NWAOctober 17, 1971 December 18, 1985 Promotion 
PPWDecember 19, 1984 December 18, 1985 Promotion 
WCCWJune 4, 1982 April 27, 1984 Promotion 
PNWJanuary 29, 1974 April 21, 1984 Promotion 
CWFApril 16, 1974 April 13, 1984 Promotion 
AWAJuly 24, 1971 November 13, 1983 Promotion 
JCPApril 3, 1983 October 7, 1983 Promotion 
MSWAJanuary 26, 1981 September 11, 1983 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCFebruary 19, 1982 June 10, 1983 Promotion 
NWA GCWApril 26, 1974 December 25, 1982 Promotion JCPJune 6, 1974 November 15, 1981 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 10, 1979 January 9, 1981 Promotion 
GACAugust 15, 1975 January 2, 1981 Promotion SLWCFebruary 2, 1979 January 25, 1980 Promotion 
STAMPEDEJuly 13, 1977 July 13, 1979 Promotion CSWMay 13, 1976 March 8, 1979 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIJune 4, 1978 December 20, 1978 Promotion 
MID AMERICAApril 5, 1977 October 11, 1978 Promotion NWA HOLLYWOODNovember 19, 1973 June 4, 1977 Promotion 
BTW SFJanuary 23, 1974 January 22, 1977 Promotion 
BTW DETROITJuly 19, 1975 August 28, 1976 Promotion CSWFebruary 7, 1974 October 26, 1974 Promotion 
WSSJanuary 7, 1974 July 12, 1974 Promotion 
WWA INDecember 27, 1971 October 23, 1972 Promotion 
IWEJanuary 3, 1970 May 20, 1972 Promotion 
JPMay 22, 1969 December 17, 1969 Promotion 
RGPJune 2, 1969 December 17, 1969 Promotion 
DMPMay 27, 1969 May 28, 1969 -
Images History
Nov 1991
Mar 1991
Jun 1989
Jan 1987
Aug 1986
Mar 1985
Jun 1980
Mar 1978
Feb 1976
Mar 1973
Oct 1971
Jan 1970
May 1969
Jan 1966 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Turned on Bobby Heenan at Wrestlemania VI after being slapped in the face by him April 1, 1990 December 4, 1992 Heel Confronted Hulk Hogan on Piper's Pit, challenging his former friend to a WWF World title match, and siding with former rival Bobby Heenan February 7, 1987 March 31, 1990 Tweener At MSG, Andre eyed the WWF World title belt, before handing it to Hogan, foreshadowing his disgruntled emotions to feeling left behind January 19, 1987 February 6, 1987 Tweener Face in the WWF, Heel in NJPW August 23, 1985 August 22, 1986 Face Signed with the WWF, toured nearly every NWA territory as a beloved giant March 26, 1973 August 22, 1985 Heel January 25, 1966 March 25, 1973 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Inactive Final house shows August 27, 1991 October 9, 1991 WWE Mid Card March 17, 1991 August 26, 1991 WWE Injured Leg injury December 7, 1990 March 16, 1991 WWE Inactive AJPW tag series September 29, 1990 December 6, 1990 WWE Inactive Break from the ring April 14, 1990 September 28, 1990 WWE Mid Card March 10, 1989 April 13, 1990 WWE Upper Card November 26, 1987 March 9, 1989 WWE Inactive Break from the ring May 3, 1987 November 25, 1987 WWE Upper Card January 19, 1987 May 2, 1987 WWE Inactive Acting/Leave of absence September 22, 1986 January 18, 1987 WWE Mid Card August 23, 1986 September 21, 1986 WWE Inactive NJPW run/Kayfabe suspension April 8, 1986 August 22, 1986 WWE Mid Card June 24, 1981 April 7, 1986 WWE Injured Broken ankle May 3, 1981 June 23, 1981 WWE Mid Card March 24, 1980 May 2, 1981 WWE Inactive Various territories December 30, 1979 March 23, 1980 WWE Mid Card March 20, 1978 December 29, 1979 WWE Inactive Various territories October 23, 1977 March 19, 1978 WWE Mid Card April 18, 1977 October 22, 1977 WWE Inactive Various territories January 2, 1977 April 17, 1977 WWE Mid Card February 25, 1976 January 1, 1977 WWE Inactive Various territories September 16, 1975 February 24, 1976 WWE Mid Card August 26, 1974 September 15, 1975 WWE Inactive Various territories May 15, 1974 August 25, 1974 WWE Mid Card April 27, 1974 May 14, 1974 WWE Inactive Various territories December 30, 1973 April 26, 1974 WWE Mid Card October 15, 1973 December 29, 1973 WWE Inactive Various territories May 15, 1973 October 14, 1973 WWE Mid Card March 24, 1973 May 14, 1973
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Finishers
- Seated Senton (July 24, 1971 - December 4, 1992)
- Elbow Drop (July 24, 1971 - December 4, 1992)
- Double Underhook Suplex (July 24, 1971 - December 4, 1992)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song[no music] - Single (March 26, 1973 - September 2, 1992)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year1993)
- NJPW Hall of Fame - NJPW Greatest 18 Club (Year1990)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2002)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWF World Heavyweight Championship -
x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Haku / Meng)
New Japan Pro Wrestling
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x2 NJPW MSG/NJPW IWGP League (1982, 1985) -
x1 NJPW MSG Tag League (1981) (with René Goulet)
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Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Dusty Rhodes)
International Pro Wrestling
- 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (with Michael Nador)
NWA Tri-State
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (with Dusty Rhodes)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 NWA Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (with Ronald Miller)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Bronze Statue (2013)
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
- Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
- NJPW Sagawa Express Cup Winner (1986)
- NJPW International Wrestling Grand Prix Winner (1985)
- NJPW MSG League Winner (1982)
- NJPW MSG Tag League Winner (1981 – with Rene Goulet)
- NWA Hollywood Los Angeles Battle Royal Winner (1975, 1980)
- NWA San Francisco Cow Palace Battle Royal Winner (1977)
- 50th State Big Time Wrestling Texas Battle Royal Winner (1977)
- Houston Wrestling Two-Ring Battle Royal Winner (1974, 1975)
- NWA Hollywood Los Angeles Battle Royal Winner (1975, 1980)
- NWA San Francisco Cow Palace Battle Royal Winner (1977)
- WWF Slammy Award Winner - Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Scholarship Award (1987 - with Haku, Tama, Hercules, King Kong Bundy & Harley Race)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1977 & 1982)
- PWI Match of the Year (1981 - vs. Killer Khan on 02/05; 1988 - vs. Hulk Hogan at WWF The Main Event)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1988)
- PWI Editor's Award (1993)
- 3° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Feud of the Year (1981 - vs. Killer Khan)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- André the Giant & Giant Baba - Giant Baba (April 13, 1990 - December 4, 1992)
- Colossal Connection - Haku / Meng (June 2, 1989 - April 1, 1990)
- The Heenan Family - Arn Anderson, Bobby Heenan, Haku / Meng, Harley Race, King Kong Bundy, Rick Rude, Hercules Hernandez (November 26, 1987 - April 1, 1990)
- The MegaBucks - Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase (January 24, 1988 - August 29, 1988)
- The Machines - Blackjack Mulligan, Demolition Ax (August 15, 1986 - November 15, 1986)
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Managers
- Bobby Heenan (February 7, 1987 - April 1, 1990)
- Captain Lou Albano (August 15, 1986 - November 15, 1986)
- KY Wakamatsu (August 23, 1985 - June 20, 1986)
- Arnold Skaaland (March 17, 1982 - April 1, 1982)
