Billy Graham
Born: 1943-06-07 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Died: 2023-05-17
Known For: Acting
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. Some of his proteges have included wrestling megastar Hulk Hogan, former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
Filmography
2021
- Biography: WWE Legends as "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage)
2019
- Dark Side of the Ring as Self (archive footage)
- 350 Days as Self
2013
- WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden as Billy Graham
- The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment as Superstar Billy Graham
2010
- WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham as Himself
- Chris Benoit: The Aftermath as Himself
2006
- WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship as Superstar Billy Graham
- WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story as Superstar Billy Graham
2004
- WWE Hall of Fame 2004 as Self
1989
- Demolition: Witness the Power as "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator
- Fist Fighter as Arm Wrestler
- Hulk Hogan: Real American as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Voice of)
1988
- Macho Madness as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- WWE WrestleMania IV as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
- WrestleMania IV as 'Superstar' Billy Graham
1987
- WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87 as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1986
- WWF Wrestling Challenge as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- WWE Grudge Match as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1985
- Saturday Night's Main Event
- NWA Starrcade 1985 as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- NWA World Championship Wrestling as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- Most Unusual Matches as Superstar Billy Graham
- NWA The Great American Bash 1985 as Billy Graham
1984
- NWA Starrcade 1984 as "Superstar" Graham
- NWA Lords of The Ring as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1983
- AWA Christmas Night 1983 as "Superstar" Billy Graham
- AWA Christmas Show 1983 as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1981
- Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1978
- The Super Bowl of Wrestling as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1977
- The World's Strongest Man as Competitor
1975
- WWF All-Star Wrestling as Billy Graham
1974
- The Wrestler as Superstar Billy Graham
1973
- WWE Old School as "Superstar" Billy Graham