Billy Graham
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
AWA Christmas Night 1983
1983
NWA Starrcade 1984
1984
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
2010
NWA Starrcade 1985
1985
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
1985
AWA Christmas Show 1983
1983
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
2013
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
2006
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
2010
Most Unusual Matches
1985
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham
2010
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87
1987
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
2004
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
2013
350 Days
2019
The Wrestler
1974
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
1978
WWE WrestleMania IV
1988
NWA Lords of The Ring
1984
Fist Fighter
1989
Demolition: Witness the Power
1989
Hulk Hogan: Real American
1989
Macho Madness
1988
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
1987
WWE Grudge Match
1986
The World's Strongest Man
1977
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
Biography: WWE Legends
2021
Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
Dark Side of the Ring
2019
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
WWE Old School
1973
WWE Old School
1973
Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985