Comedians, actors and wrestlers alike remember Andre The Giant. HBO Sports, WWE, JMH Films and Ringer Films present Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved figures in wrestling history.
André René Roussimoff was born in 1946 in Grenoble, France. In his early teens, he exhibited signs of gigantism though he was not diagnosed with acromegaly until his twenties. He began his training in Paris at 17 and eventually became known in wrestling circuits around the world. In 1973, Andre joined the organization now known as World Wrestling Entertainment, where he became a superstar and rival of WWE legend Hulk Hogan.
Andre the Giant premieres April 10 on HBO. The film, presented by HBO Sports and WWE, is produced by JMH Films in association with Ringer Films.
Andre The Giant Official Trailer #1 | HBO
With this movie and Paterno there’s a lot to look forward to on HBO in the coming months. If you enjoy sports and entertainment, this kind of movie really should hit your sweet spot.
