Billy Graham
Actor
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.
Filmography
Fist Fighter
as Arm Wrestler 1989
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
as Superstar Billy Graham 2013
350 Days
as Self 2019
NWA Starrcade 1985
as "Superstar" Billy Graham 1985
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
as "Superstar" Billy Graham 2010
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
as Billy Graham 2013
The Wrestler
as Superstar Billy Graham 1974
NWA Starrcade 1984
as "Superstar" Graham 1984
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
as Self 2004
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
as Superstar Billy Graham 2006
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
as "Superstar" Billy Graham 1987
Most Unusual Matches
as Superstar Billy Graham 1985
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
as Superstar Billy Graham 2006
AWA Christmas Night 1983
as "Superstar" Billy Graham 1983
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
as Himself 2010
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
as Billy Graham 1985