Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
November 23, 1928
Place of Birth:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Gene Kiniski
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WWE: The History Of The World Heavyweight Championship | Himself |
| 1999 | Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past | Himself |
| 1997 | WWE Badd Blood: In Your House | Himself |
| 1994 | Double Happiness | Man at Bus Stop |
| 1993 | WCW Slamboree 1993 | Gene Kiniski (Cornerman) |
| 1990 | Terminal City Ricochet | Commander Crutcher |
| 1985 | WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85 | Gene Kiniski (Manager) |
| 1983 | NWA Starrcade 1983 | Gene Kiniski (Referee) |
| 1978 | Paradise Alley | Wrestler |
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