- His legend continues to inspire and captivate fans around the world, ensuring that the legacy of André the Giant remains larger than life.
- That said, more existed about the man beyond his superstar status or his large and imposing appearance. Learn more with these 40 Andre the Giant facts.
- His parents named him Andre Rene Rousimoff, but we knew him as The Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant.
- Born in Grenoble, France, in 1946, Roussimoff "was a beautiful baby," his older brother, Antoine, said in the HBO documentary, "Andre the Giant."
- Andre The Giant's Beer Drinking Myths vs Facts. Truly amazing stories about Andre the Giant's ability to consume beer, wine and mixed drinks en masse.
- World Wrestling Federation: Andre The Giant landed a starring role in the very successful film “The Princess Bride” as the gentle giant character Fezzik.
- Storybook giants are several stories tall but seldom seem short on shirts or shelter. By comparison, Andre the Giant got shortchanged.
- André the Giant was a true gentle giant. Despite having achieved tremendous success as a wrestler, he remained soft-spoken and humbled by all accounts.
- McMahon’s first move was to re-brand the giant. No one in America knew who Jean Ferre was. But they could all relate to Andre the Giant.
- Andre the Giant A documentary researching also his forays from the entertainment realm, his celebrated career in WWE, and Andre's upbringing in France.