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Gene Kiniski
Actor

Gene Kiniski

23 Nov 1928Born
14 Apr 2010Died
81Age at death
6Credits

Biography

Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was a Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and later was a successful professional wrestler recognized as a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. "Canada's Greatest Athlete", as he billed himself for promotional purposes, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Like Bronko Nagurski before him, Kiniski was one of the first world champions in professional wrestling to have a previous background in football. He is the father of professional wrestler Kelly Kiniski and international amateur and professional wrestler Nick Kiniski.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1994Double HappinessFilm: Man at Bus Stop
  2. 1993WCW Slamboree 1993Film: Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)
  3. 1990Terminal City RicochetFilm: Commander Crutcher
  4. 1985WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85Film: Gene Kiniski (Manager)
  5. 1983NWA Starrcade 1983Film: Gene Kiniski (Referee)
  6. 1978Paradise AlleyFilm: Wrestler

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