Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 7, 1943
Place of Birth:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Social Media
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 350 Days | Self |
| 2013 | WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden | Billy Graham |
| 2013 | The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment | Superstar Billy Graham |
| 2010 | Chris Benoit: The Aftermath | Himself |
| 2010 | WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 2010 | Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham | Himself |
| 2006 | WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story | Superstar Billy Graham |
| 2006 | WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship | Superstar Billy Graham |
| 2004 | WWE Hall of Fame 2004 | Self |
| 1989 | Fist Fighter | Arm Wrestler |
| 1989 | Demolition: Witness the Power | "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator |
| 1989 | Hulk Hogan: Real American | "Superstar" Billy Graham (Voice of) |
| 1988 | WWE WrestleMania IV | "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager) |
| 1988 | WrestleMania IV | 'Superstar' Billy Graham |
| 1988 | Macho Madness | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1987 | WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87 | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1987 | Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1986 | WWE Grudge Match | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1985 | NWA Starrcade 1985 | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1985 | NWA The Great American Bash 1985 | Billy Graham |
| 1985 | Most Unusual Matches | Superstar Billy Graham |
| 1984 | NWA Starrcade 1984 | "Superstar" Graham |
| 1984 | NWA Lords of The Ring | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1983 | AWA Christmas Night 1983 | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1983 | AWA Christmas Show 1983 | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1978 | The Super Bowl of Wrestling | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1974 | The Wrestler | Superstar Billy Graham |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Biography: WWE Legends | "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Dark Side of the Ring | Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | WWF Wrestling Challenge | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1986 | WWF Wrestling Challenge | Superstar Billy Graham |
| 1985 | Saturday Night's Main Event | |
| 1985 | Saturday Night's Main Event | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1985 | NWA World Championship Wrestling | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1981 | Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1977 | The World's Strongest Man | Competitor |
| 1975 | WWF All-Star Wrestling | Billy Graham |
| 1973 | WWE Old School | "Superstar" Billy Graham |
| 1973 | WWE Old School | Superstar Billy Graham (Commentary) |