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Billy Graham
Actor

Billy Graham

7 Jun 1943Born
17 May 2023Died
79Age at death
32Credits

Biography

Eldridge Wayne Coleman (June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023) was an American fine artist and professional wrestler. An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he worked under the ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham and gained renown for his tenure as the WWE in 1977–78. As an award-winning bodybuilder he was also a training partner of future California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is godfather to Graham's daughter). Graham is best remembered for revolutionizing the interview and physique aspects of the pro wrestling business as well as for his highly charismatic performance style.

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Some of his proteges have included wrestling megastar Hulk Hogan, former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2021Biography: WWE LegendsSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage) (1 episode)
  2. 2013The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports EntertainmentFilm: Superstar Billy Graham
  3. 2013WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square GardenFilm: Billy Graham
  4. 2010WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All TimeFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  5. 2006WWE: The History Of The WWE ChampionshipFilm: Superstar Billy Graham
  6. 2006WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham StoryFilm: Superstar Billy Graham
  7. 1989Demolition: Witness the PowerFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator
  8. 1989Fist FighterFilm: Arm Wrestler
  9. 1989Hulk Hogan: Real AmericanFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham  (Voice of)
  10. 1988The Best of the WWF: volume 17Film: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  11. 1988Macho MadnessFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  12. 1988WWE WrestleMania IVFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
  13. 1987Wrestling's Most Embarrassing MomentsFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  14. 1987WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87Film: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  15. 1986WWF Wrestling ChallengeSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham, Superstar Billy Graham (5 episodes)
  16. 1986WWF SuperstarsSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham (25 episodes)
  17. 1986WWE Grudge MatchFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  18. 1985NWA Starrcade 1985Film: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  19. 1985NWA World Championship WrestlingSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham (4 episodes)
  20. 1985NWA The Great American Bash 1985Film: Billy Graham
  21. 1985WWE Saturday Night's Main EventSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham (1 episode)
  22. 1985Most Unusual MatchesFilm: Superstar Billy Graham
  23. 1984NWA Starrcade 1984Film: "Superstar" Graham
  24. 1984NWA Lords of The RingFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  25. 1983AWA Christmas Night 1983Film: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  26. 1983AWA Christmas Show 1983Film: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  27. 1981Mid-Atlantic Championship WrestlingSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham (6 episodes)
  28. 1978The Super Bowl of WrestlingFilm: "Superstar" Billy Graham
  29. 1977The World's Strongest ManSeries: Competitor (1 episode)
  30. 1975WWF All-Star WrestlingSeries: Billy Graham (2 episodes)
  31. 1974The WrestlerFilm: Superstar Billy Graham
  32. 1973WWE Old SchoolSeries: "Superstar" Billy Graham, Superstar Billy Graham (Commentary) (10 episodes)

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