Billy Graham
Birthday: 1943-06-07
Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Synopsis
Eldridge Wayne Coleman is an American fine artist and retired 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 World Wide / World Wrestling Federation champion 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.
Acting
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
as Superstar Billy Graham
The History of WWE celebrates 50 years of sports entertainment by chronicling the evolution of WWE from small, regional promotion into a worldwide phenomenon. With new interviews from several key personalities past and present, get the inside story behind each era of WWE as well as all your favourite moments and Superstars.
NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
as "Superstar" Graham
One million dollars is on the line as NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes with legendary boxing champion "Smokin" Joe Frazier as special guest referee. Tully Blanchard faces Ricky Steamboat for NWA World Television Championship. "The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant takes on Paul Jones in a Loser-Leaves-Town Tuxedo Match and much more!