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Movie
Acting
Gene Kiniski
- Born
- Died
- (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Credits
- 9 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The History of the World Heavyweight Championship Film | Himself |
| 1999 | Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past Film | Himself |
| 1997 | WWE Badd Blood: In Your House Film | Himself |
| 1994 | Double Happiness Film | Man at Bus Stop |
| 1993 | WCW Slamboree 1993 Film | Gene Kiniski (Cornerman) |
| 1990 | Terminal City Ricochet Film | Commander Crutcher |
| 1985 | WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85 Film | Gene Kiniski (Manager) |
| 1983 | NWA Starrcade 1983 Film | Gene Kiniski (Referee) |
| 1978 | Paradise Alley Film | Wrestler |