Billy Graham
Known For
Acting
Born
1943-06-07 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Died
2023-05-17
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.
Most Known For
WWF Wrestling Challenge
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWF Wrestling Challenge
as Superstar Billy Graham
Saturday Night's Main Event
Saturday Night's Main Event
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA World Championship Wrestling
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
Dark Side of the Ring
as Self (archive footage)
WWE Old School
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Old School
as Superstar Billy Graham (Commentary)
Biography: WWE Legends
as "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
The World's Strongest Man
as Competitor
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Billy Graham
Macho Madness
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
as Superstar Billy Graham
350 Days
as Self
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
as Billy Graham
NWA Starrcade 1984
as "Superstar" Graham
WWE Grudge Match
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
as Superstar Billy Graham