Gene Kiniski
Born: 1928-11-23 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Died: 2010-04-14
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2009
1999
- Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past as Himself
1997
- WWE Badd Blood: In Your House as Himself
1994
- Double Happiness as Man at Bus Stop
1993
- WCW Slamboree 1993 as Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)
1990
- Terminal City Ricochet as Commander Crutcher
1985
- WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85 as Gene Kiniski (Manager)
1983
- NWA Starrcade 1983 as Gene Kiniski (Referee)
1978
- Paradise Alley as Wrestler