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André René Roussimoff was a French professional wrestler and actor, best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name André the Giant. He was born on 19 May 1946 in Coulommiers, France. He was the son of Boris and Mariann Roussimoff. Roussimoff was a successful professional wrestler, winning multiple championships in the WWF, including the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was also a successful actor, appearing in films such as The Princess Bride and Conan the Destroyer. Roussimoff was diagnosed with acromegaly, a condition caused by a pituitary gland tumor, which caused him to grow to an extraordinary height of 7'4" and weigh 520 pounds. He was known as "The Eighth Wonder of the World" due to his size. Roussimoff died on 27 January 1993 at the age of 46. He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1993. At the time of his death, André the Giant had an estimated net worth of $10 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career as a professional wrestler and actor.

Popular As André René Roussimoff
Occupation actor
Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 19 May 1946
Birthday 19 May
Birthplace Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France
Date of death January 27, 1993
Died Place Paris, France
Nationality France

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André the Giant Height, Weight & Measurements

At 47 years old, André the Giant height is 7 ft 4 in and Weight 520 lb.

Physical Status
Height 7 ft 4 in
Weight 520 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Robin Christensen-Roussimoff

André the Giant Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is André the Giant worth at the age of 47 years old? André the Giant’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from France. We have estimated André the Giant's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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2002

Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2002 (charter class).

2000

One of the 100 Greatest Wrestlers of the 20th Century (Inside Wrestling Presents, Summer 2000).

1998

Billy Crystal was inspired to write the script to the movie My Giant (1998) from having worked with 'Andre The Giant' in the The Princess Bride (1987).

1992

Andre continued to compete in tag team matches, primarily in Japan and Mexico, until the end of 1992.

1991

Made his last WWF appearance in 1991 at Summerslam (1991), as a second to The Bushwhackers in their match against the 'Natural Disasters'.

1990

WrestleMania VI (1990): Lost tag team titles with Tonga Fifita (a.k.a. Haku) to Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow (a.k.a. Demolition).

1989

WrestleMania V (1989): Lost by DQ to Jake Roberts (aka Jake "The Snake" Roberts).

1988

WrestleMania IV (1988): Received bye in Round 1 of tournament, fought to a double DQ with Hulk Hogan in Round 2.

1987

WrestleMania III (1987): Lost to Hulk Hogan (event set an indoor attendance record that still stands).

1985

WrestleMania I (1985) Beat Big John Studd in a bodyslam match.

1983

Andre's most bitter feud began in 1983, against Big John Studd (who claimed he, not Andre, was the true "giant" of wrestling). The feud included a series of bodyslam matches (including one at WrestleMania I (1985), where Studd had to pay $10,000 (later, $15,000) to anyone who could bodyslam him.

1981

One of Andre's most memorable feuds was in 1981 vs. Killer Khan. The feud exploded after a May 2 match, wherein Khan (who had cheated throughout the match) broke Andre's knee by leaping on it. Nearly four months later, Andre returned and demanded a rematch vs. Khan ... and got it. He beat Khan so badly the Mongolian superstar had to be carried from the ring on a stretcher. Andre also won a series of "stretcher" matches against Khan in the fall of 1981.

1980

Lost a few inches of height because of a back surgery in the mid-1980s, but still stood about 6' 10" even after his posture was affected.

1979

Ranked #3 in the "PWI 500" of the PWI Years (1979-1999) (Pro Wrestling Illustrated 20th Anniversary Special)

1977

Was considered for the role of Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

1975

Andre was defeated by Jerry Lawler (aka "The King") in a match circa 1975. Lawler had caused Andre to be knocked from the ring, and Andre was unable to answer the ten-count, thus giving rise to the infamous story "The Night Andre the Giant lost to a midget!".

1974

Mentioned in the 1974 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest paid wrestler in history, up to that time. He earned $400,000 in one year alone during the early 1970s.

1971

André René Roussimoff was born in a small farming community in Grenoble, France to Boris and Marian Rouismoff. His parents and four siblings were all of normal size, but André suffered from acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone. As the Giant grew up (very quickly, as he reached the height of 6' 3" by the age of 12) he began to often disagree with his parents. He left home at 14 and obtained a job with a furniture-moving firm and began to play rugby. At 17 he was seen training at a gym by several professional wrestlers. Impressed by his size, they taught him some basic wrestling skills and built a friendship with him. Later, when one of the wrestlers was injured, André stepped in for him. He would wrestle for nearly thirty more years. By his early 20s André had wrestled in Algeria, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, England, Scotland, and most of non-Communist Europe but had not found fame. In 1971 he came to North America under the name Jean Ferre and was mildly popular in Canada. Then he met a New York based booker by the name of Vincent J. McMahon (often incorrectly referred to as "Vince McMahon Sr") who renamed him "Andre the Giant," and billed him as 7' 4" (Andre was really closer to 7'). Soon Andre the Giant became a national sensation and was a much sought after wrestler. In addition he participated in television, movies, and commercials.