André René Roussimoff (French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁəne ʁusimɔf]; 19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993), better known by his ring name André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor.

Apr 2, 2014 · Andre the Giant's outsized appearance helped him become a superstar wrestler and a movie star in 'The Princess Bride,' but the hormonal disorder that caused his gigantism also …

At 7’4″ and 500 pounds, Andre the Giant could have been famous for his size alone. His drive, talent and ambition, however, proved to be as big as Andre himself, and the wrestler became legendary for his …

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, …

Apr 1, 2025 · Best known as a professional wrestler and Fezzik in "The Princess Bride," André the Giant was over seven feet tall and weighed as much as 520 pounds.

Jan 12, 2026 · André the Giant lived a life that was anything but ordinary. He was born in France with a rare condition that caused him to grow far beyond average size and spent his years adapting to a …

Feb 15, 2025 · André The Giant is one the biggest (both figuratively and literally) stars in all of professional wrestling history. He was one of the key figures that was responsible for the major …

Apr 16, 2025 · Andre the Giant (Andre Rene Roussimoff) was born in France in 1946. He was a professional wrestler and actor known for his enormous size and strength.

May 21, 2025 · Born André René Roussimoff in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France, on May 19, 1946, the towering grappler stood nearly 7 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds shortly before his …

May 8, 2025 · During his life, André the Giant met thousands of people who worked with him, idolized him, or simply counted him as a friend. He left a lasting impact on each person, and although he saw …