Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1943-06-07
Day of Death
2023-05-17
Place of Birth
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Billy Graham
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 (26)
350 Days
2019
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
2013
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
2013
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
2010
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham
2010
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
2010
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
2004
Demolition: Witness the Power
1989
Fist Fighter
1989
Hulk Hogan: Real American
1989
Macho Madness
1988
WWE WrestleMania IV
1988