Actor

Gene Kiniski

November 23, 1928 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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.

Often works with

Rick Blood Sr.
2 titles together
NWA Starrcade 1983, WCW Slamboree 1993

Full filmography · 5

Double Happiness
as Man at Bus Stop
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WCW Slamboree 1993
as Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)
1993
Terminal City Ricochet
as Commander Crutcher
1990
NWA Starrcade 1983
as Gene Kiniski (Referee)
1983
Paradise Alley
as Wrestler
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