Who Is Andre the Giant? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Andre the Giant (Non-Fictional): Billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World, he was the first wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and was also an actor in a few films.

Andre the Giant is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of André René Roussimoff, with over 16 comic issue appearances. Billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World, he was the first wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and was also an actor in a few films.
Who is Andre the Giant?
Andre the Giant was born on May 19, 1946, in Grenoble, France. His extraordinary size and strength were due to a condition called acromegaly, which results from the overproduction of growth hormone. This condition caused him to continue growing throughout his life and led to his impressive stature. Andre's most prominent film role was as Fezzik in the popular 1987 film, " The Princess Bride ".
Key facts
Andre the Giant is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 16 recorded issue appearances, Andre the Giant ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Andre the Giant?
Billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World, he was the first wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and was also an actor in a few films.
What is Andre the Giant's real name?
Andre the Giant's real identity is André René Roussimoff.



