Ed Farhat
Born: 1926-06-07 in Lansing, Michigan, United States
Died: 2003-01-18
Known For: Acting
Biography
Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name The Sheik. He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, as the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, and the uncle of ECW wrestler Sabu. Farhat promoted his shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.
Filmography
2019
- Dark Side of the Ring as Self (Archival Footage)
2007
- WWE Hall of Fame 2007 as The Sheik
1995
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 as The Sheik (Manager)
1994
- ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994 as The Sheik
1991
- TWA Autumn Armageddon '91 as The Sheik
- TWA Winter Challenge II as The Sheik
1985
- I Like To Hurt People as Self - The Sheik