Billy Graham

Billy Graham

  • Birthday: 1943-06-07
  • Deathday: 2023-05-17
  • Place of birth: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
  • Also know as: "Superstar" 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

NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

1985

As "Superstar" Billy Graham

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

2010

As "Superstar" Billy Graham

WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship

2006

As Superstar Billy Graham

The True Story of WrestleMania

2011

As 'Superstar' Billy Graham (archive footage)

350 Days

2019

As

The Wrestler

1974

As Superstar Billy Graham

NWA Lords of The Ring

1984

As "Superstar" Billy Graham

The Super Bowl of Wrestling

1978

As "Superstar" Billy Graham

WWE WrestleMania IV

1988

As "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)

Fist Fighter

1989

As Arm Wrestler

AWA Christmas Night 1983

1983

As Superstar Billy Graham

AWA Christmas Show 1983

1983

As "Superstar" Billy Graham

The WWF's Most Unusual Matches

1985

As Superstar Billy Graham

Biography: Dusty Rhodes

2023

As Self (archive footage)

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