Gene Kiniski
Gene Kiniski

Gene Kiniski

Known for: Acting
Born: 1928-11-23
Died: 2010-04-14
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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.

On Peekr: Gene Kiniski

Gene Kiniski is best known for work in Acting. The Peekr community tracks 9 credits from Gene Kiniski, including movies and TV series you can rate, discuss, and add to your own Peeklists.

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Also known as

Big Thunder
Canada's Greatest Athlete

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