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Billy Graham

Billy Graham

Actor · 1943–2023 · Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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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.

Acted in 30

2010s

  1. 2013

    The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment

    Superstar Billy Graham

  2. WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden

    Billy Graham

  3. 2010

    WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

2000s

  1. 2006

    WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship

    Superstar Billy Graham

  2. WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story

    Superstar Billy Graham

1980s

  1. 1989

    Demolition: Witness the Power

    "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator

  2. Fist Fighter

    Arm Wrestler

    47

  3. Hulk Hogan: Real American

    "Superstar" Billy Graham  (Voice of)

  4. 1988

    The Best of the WWF: volume 17

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  5. Macho Madness

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  6. WWE WrestleMania IV

    "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)

  7. 1987

    Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  8. 1986

    WWF Wrestling Challenge

    "Superstar" Billy Graham, Superstar Billy Graham · 5 episodes

  9. WWF Superstars

    "Superstar" Billy Graham · 25 episodes

  10. WWE Grudge Match

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  11. 1985

    NWA Starrcade 1985

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  12. NWA World Championship Wrestling

    "Superstar" Billy Graham · 4 episodes

  13. NWA The Great American Bash 1985

    Billy Graham

  14. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

    "Superstar" Billy Graham · 1 episode

    72

  15. Most Unusual Matches

    Superstar Billy Graham

  16. 1984

    NWA Starrcade 1984

    "Superstar" Graham

  17. NWA Lords of The Ring

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  18. 1983

    AWA Christmas Night 1983

    "Superstar" Billy Graham

  19. 1981

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    "Superstar" Billy Graham · 6 episodes

Appearances5

2010s

  1. 2019

    Dark Side of the Ring

    Self (archive footage) · 1 episode

    86

  2. 350 Days

    Self

  3. 2010

    Timeline The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham

    Himself

  4. Chris Benoit: The Aftermath

    Himself

2000s

  1. 2004

    WWE Hall of Fame 2004

    Self