Andre the Giant

also known as: Andre el Gigante, Andre Roussimoff, Andre The Giant Frenchman, Giant Machine, Jean Ferre, Monster Eiffel Tower, Monster Roussimoff, Polish Giant

André René Roussimof, known professionally as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler born on May 19, 1946. Standing 7'4" (224 cm) tall and weighing 518 lbs (235 kg), he became one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history. André the Giant achieved legendary status throughout his career, headlining major wrestling events and becoming a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s. His extraordinary size and charisma made him one of the most recognizable wrestlers of his era.